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A case of Occupational Methemoglobinemia (MetHb): A Rare Entity and Unique Treatment
oleh: Suvarna Patil, Anup Nillawar, Sonal Jagtap, Abhijit Jagtap, Nitin Narwade
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College & Hospital 2017-11-01 |
Deskripsi
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.