title: Benzocaine-Induced Methemoglobinemia Complicating Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Case Report.
abstract: Methemoglobinemia is a rare but potentially serious complication occurring after the administration of the anesthetic agent benzocaine. We describe the findings and subsequent treatment of a patient who developed this complication after the use of benzocaine during the course of transesophageal echocardiography.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.
authors.forename: Paul D.
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: McGrath
authors.forename: John F.
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Moloney
authors.forename: Richard R.
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Riker