Data in brief
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Ingestion of toxic alcohols other than ethanol (ethylene glycol, methanol, isopropanol, and propylene glycol) can cause life-threatening complications including altered level of consciousness, respiratory depression, and organ damage from metabolites. Many hospitals lack the ability to specifically analyze these compounds using gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, or by enzymatic assays for ethylene glycol. Consequently, the presence of these compounds in blood is often ascertained indirectly by laboratory testing for acid-base status, osmolal gap, and anion gap. ⋯ The analyzed data is provided in the supplementary tables included in this article. Bias plots of osmolal gap estimations are included in a figure. The dataset reported is related to the research article entitled "Correlation of Osmolal Gap with Measured Concentrations of Acetone, Ethylene Glycol, Isopropanol, Methanol, and Propylene Glycol in Patients at an Academic Medical Center" [1].
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The use of tranexamic acid (TXA) has recently gained popularity as a treatment modality for epistaxis in the emergency department. Data are presented on the efficacy of the topical use of the intravenous formulation of TXA versus the vasoconstrictor oxymetazoline applied topically in achieving hemostasis in patient presenting to the emergency department with anterior epistaxis. The original article "Comparative Effectiveness of Topically Administered TXA Versus Topical Oxymetazoline Spray for Achieving Hemostasis in Epistaxis" [1] provides complete interpretation of the data. The dataset regarding these treatment modalities has clinical significance toward preventing an avoidable need for escalation of treatment that could potentially increase patient discomfort and prolong emergency department throughput time.