ToxCard: Diethylene Glycol
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
DEG is rapidly absorbed when ingested and can reach peak plasma and brain tissue concentrations within four hours of ingestion. Upon review of the history, several of the patients had been exposed to a liquid acetaminophen-based teething medication. 1 Clinical Questions: When should a clinician suspect diethylene glycol (DEG) toxicity?
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