| Literature DB >> 26957886 |
Keith T Veltri, Ellen Rudnick.
Abstract
Topical anesthetics, such as benzocaine, have been reported to cause methemoglobinemia, in which hemoglobin is unable to release oxygen effectively to body tissues. The pathophysiology, symptoms, and treatment of a 46-year-old patient are examined.Entities:
Year: 2016 PMID: 26957886 PMCID: PMC4771088
Source DB: PubMed Journal: P T ISSN: 1052-1372