Benzocaine-Induced Methemoglobinemia Complicating Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Case Report.
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.
McGrath
Paul D.
PD
Division of Cardiology, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.
Moloney
John F.
JF
Riker
Richard R.
RR