Argyria or cyanosis.
A case of argyria secondary to the prolonged use of nasal drops that contained mild silver protein is presented. The patient was thought to be cyanosed immediately after a total knee replacement. Argyria, its differentiation from cyanosis and its prevention are discussed. The need for a careful drug history is noted.
Timmins
A C
AC
Intensive Care Unit, Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), Truro, Cornwall.
Morgan
G A
GA
D000368:Aged; D001129:Argyria / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003490:Cyanosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012836:Silver Proteins / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors
D014663:Nasal Decongestants; D012836:Silver Proteins