Methemoglobinemia due to use of poppers: a case report
Abstract Background Methemoglobinemia is an excess of oxidized hemoglobin in the blood, affecting oxygen transportation. It is characterized by central cyanosis that does not respond to oxygen therapy. Prognosis is excellent when treated adequately and rapidly. We present a case report of a 38-year-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03475-8 |