title: Successful intervention in a child with toxic methemoglobinemia due to nail polish remover poisoning.
abstract: Children are most susceptible to accidental exposure of common household substances and one of the common household substances is nail polish remover. We are presenting a case of accidental ingestion of nail polish remover with lethal methemoglobinemia (serum methemoglobin level-72%). This patient was treated successfully with injection methylene blue. However, even small amounts can be dangerous to children, so it is important to keep this and all household chemicals in a safe place.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Soumya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patra
authors.forename: Gurleen
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sikka
authors.forename: Ajoy Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Khaowas
authors.forename: Virender
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar