title: A case of methaemoglobinaemia.
abstract: Methaemoglobinaemia is rare but should be considered in cases of cyanosis unresponsive to oxygen therapy. An example of this is given involving the accidental ingestion of Amyl Nitrite.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Dudley
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Solomon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008708:Methemoglobinemia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009566:Nitrates / Q000506:poisoning*; D000439:Pentanols / Q000506:poisoning*; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
chemical_list: D009566:Nitrates; D000439:Pentanols; C036285:amyl nitrate