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 IJCM  Vol.3 No.7 A , December 2012
When a Glue Sniffer Turns Weak
Poh Juliana*, Puneet Seth
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Abstract: Toluene inhalation can result in electrolyte and acid-base derangements and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young patients with unexplained hypokalaemia and normal anion gap metabolic acidosis. This case serves to illustrate the abnormalities and heighten awareness among emergency physicians who may not have laboratory results on hand when evaluating causes of limb weakness.
Keywords: Toluene; Hypokalaemia; Renal Tubular Acidosis
Cite this paper: Juliana, P. and Seth, P. (2012) When a Glue Sniffer Turns Weak. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 3, 769-771. doi: 10.4236/ijcm.2012.37A135.
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