title: [Methemoglobinemia following blockade of the brachial plexus with prilocaine (Xylonest)].
abstract: A case report of methemoglobinemia induced by an overdosage of prilocaine is given. The causes, possibilities and dangers of therapy of prilocaine-induced methemoglobinemia are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008708:Methemoglobinemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009407:Nerve Block; D011318:Prilocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011318:Prilocaine
vernacular_title: Methämoglobinämie nach Blockade des Plexus brachialis mit Prilocain (Xylonest).