Perioperatively acquired methaemoglobinaemia in a preterm infant

Paediatr Anaesth. 2002 Mar;12(3):284-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2002.00830.x.

Abstract

Methaemoglobinaemia is an uncommon cause of neonatal cyanosis. A case that illustrates the aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Benzocaine / adverse effects*
  • Cyanosis / etiology
  • Diseases in Twins
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / etiology
  • Lidocaine / adverse effects*
  • Methemoglobinemia* / diagnosis
  • Methemoglobinemia* / drug therapy
  • Methemoglobinemia* / etiology
  • Methylene Blue / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Lidocaine
  • Methylene Blue
  • Benzocaine