Acute Methemoglobinemia Due to Consumption of Nitrobenzene Compound
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Nitrobenzene, Methemoglobinemia, Cyanosis, Methylene blueAbstract
Nitrobenzene is a yellow oily liquid nitrite compound, very toxic in nature, have ability to convert haemoglobin to methemoglobin. The clinical features depend on the concentration of methemoglobin level in the blood. We report two cases of acute methemoglobinemia due to consumption of nitrobenzene compound. Early management with methylene blue as antidote and hemodynamic and ventilator support will help in saving a patient and late presentation can be fatal.
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