A case of methaemoglobinaemia.
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.
Dudley
M J
MJ
Accident and Emergency Department, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
Solomon
T
T
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
D009566:Nitrates; D000439:Pentanols; C036285:amyl nitrate