Methemoglobinemia: the hidden diagnosis.
Although methemoglobinemia is not commonly seen in the ER or the critical care setting, it can be life threatening if unrecognized and left untreated. A detailed case history illustrates the symptoms and some of the possible precipitating factors, and outlines treatment for a successful patient outcome.
Baker
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Young
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D000293:Adolescent; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008708:Methemoglobinemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D011041:Poisoning / Q000150:complications*