Severe methemoglobinemia induced by a topical teething preparation.
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Emergency Department, Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN 37232.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000287:Administration, Topical; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001566:Benzocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008708:Methemoglobinemia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008751:Methylene Blue / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects; D014078:Tooth Eruption
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D001205:Ascorbic Acid; D008751:Methylene Blue; D001566:Benzocaine