Poppers-Induced Methemoglobinemia: A Curious Case of the Blues.
| Autor: | Tello DM; Internal Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA., Doodnauth AV; Internal Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA., Patel KH; Internal Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA., Gutierrez D; Internal Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA., Dubey GR; Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Veterans Affairs New York (VA NY) Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2021 May 27; Vol. 13 (5), pp. e15276. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 27. |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.15276 |
| Abstrakt: | Methemoglobinemia (MetHb) can be a deadly condition at certain levels, presenting in a fulminant form of cyanosis or disguising itself with vague symptoms. Methemoglobinemia is an altered state of the body's hemoglobin, which can be congenital or acquired. We report a case of a 62-year-old male who presented with altered mental status and hypoxia after consuming "Jungle Juice", raising concern for methemoglobinemia. A diagnosis of methemoglobinemia was confirmed with arterial blood gas and guidance from New York State poison control. The patient was adequately treated with the antidote methylene blue with a resolution of symptoms. We highlight that methemoglobinemia can present itself in various forms and that early recognition and treatment can prevent fatal outcomes. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2021, Tello et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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