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A case of Occupational Methemoglobinemia (MetHb): A Rare Entity and Unique Treatment
Journal: Walawalkar International Medical Journal (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-10-01
Authors : Suvarna Patil Anup Nillawar Sonal Jagtap Abhijit Jagtap; Nitin Narwade;
Page : 51-59
Keywords : MetHb; Normal partial O2 pressure; Methylene Blue; Potassium ferricyanide test; NADPH dependent MetHb Reductase; Riboflavin.;
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Abstract
Methemoglobinemia is acute emergency which have precise and effective treatment if instituted in time. Methemoglobinemia due to chemical exposure is a known entity. But it required a high index of suspicion to look for it in busy casualty. Treatment with methylene blue is safe and truly lifesaving if instituted in time. Here we are presenting a case of Occupational methemoglobinemia who was treated successfully.
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