METHODS: A breathalyzer and spectrophotometry were used to measure four different types of alcohol: ethanol, isopropanol, methanol, and ethylene glycol. To conduct serum alcohol analysis, four serum pools were created, each containing a different type of alcohol. The pools were analyzed using the spectrophotometric method with an enzymatic ethanol test kit. An experiment was conducted to measure the different types of alcohol using impreg-nated cotton and a balloon, simulating a breathalyzer test. An algorithm was created based on the measurements.
RESULTS: Based on the results, the substance consumed could be methanol or isopropanol if the breathalyzer test indicates a positive reading and if the blood ethanol measurement is negative. If both the breathalyzer and the blood measurements are negative, the substance in question may be ethylene glycol.
CONCLUSIONS: This simple method may determine methanol or isopropanol intake. This straightforward and innovative approach could assist healthcare professionals in different fields with diagnosing alcohol intoxication and, more precisely, help reducing related morbidity and mortality.
方法:使用呼吸测醉器和分光光度法测量四种不同类型的酒精:乙醇,异丙醇,甲醇,和乙二醇。进行血清酒精分析,创建了四个血清池,每种都含有不同类型的酒精。使用分光光度法和酶促乙醇测试试剂盒分析池。使用浸渍棉和气球进行了一项实验,以测量不同类型的酒精,模拟酒精测试。基于测量创建算法。
结果:根据结果,如果呼吸测醉器测试表明读数为阳性且血液乙醇测量为阴性,则消耗的物质可能是甲醇或异丙醇。如果呼吸测醉器和血液测量结果都是阴性,该物质可能是乙二醇。
结论:这种简单的方法可以确定甲醇或异丙醇的摄入量。这种简单而创新的方法可以帮助不同领域的医疗保健专业人员诊断酒精中毒,更确切地说,有助于降低相关的发病率和死亡率。