A Case Report of Isopropanol Ingestion During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Issue 5 (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meehan, Caroline P.; Wightman, Rachel S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of addiction medicine. Volume 14:Issue 5(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: addiction -- COVID-19 -- ethanol -- isopropanol -- SARS-CoV-2 -- toxic alcohols; Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Substance-Related Disorders -- Periodicals; 616.86005
• DOI: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000728
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1932-0620

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Patients with substance use disorder may be particularly vulnerable to withdrawal-related complications during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Limited availability of alcohol and other substances coupled with decreased accessibility to substance use treatment poses a substantial risk to this population. Isopropanol, the active ingredient in rubbing alcohol, is widely available; thus, it may be used in times of scarcity. Case Report: We present a case of intentional isopropanol ingestion used as an ethanol surrogate within the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: Toxic alcohol ingestions are imperative considerations on the differential for the intoxicated patient particularly during resource-limited times.