Causes of acquired methemoglobinemia – A retrospective study at a large academic hospital
Methemoglobinemia is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the formation of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot bind oxygen. While there are some rare congenital causes of methemoglobinemia, most cases are acquired from the effects of specific drugs or environmental exposure...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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Series: | Toxicology Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750024000283 |