Clinical diagnosis of acute methemoglobinemia prevents delay in treatment
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Methhemoglobin, an altered form of hemoglobin, incapable of delivering oxygen to the tissues, can be potentially fatal if left untreated. Methemoglobinemia is an important differential diagnosis cyanosis in patients with no underlying structural heart disease. A case of acute Nitrobenzene poisoning with methemoglobinemia is presented where clinical evaluation and timely management, with repeated and judicious intravenous methylene blue helped to save a life. Secondary cycling of the drug due to the release from the stores should also be considered in the management.
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Prof. Dr M. Senthilvelan
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