A case of Occupational Methemoglobinemia (MetHb): A Rare Entity and Unique Treatment


Volume :

4

Issue :

1

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.

Keyword :

MetHb, Normal partial O2 pressure, Methylene Blue, Potassium ferricyanide test, NADPH dependent MetHb Reductase, Riboflavin.