Two cases of fatal methemoglobinemia caused by self-poisoning with sodium nitrite: A case report.

Sung Hoon MunGwan-Jin ParkJi Han LeeYoung Min KimHyun Seok ChaiSang Chul Kim

Published in: Medicine (2022)

The immediate administration of methylene blue in severe methemoglobinemia patients prevented fatal consequences. The public should be informed about the accessibility and toxicity of sodium nitrite.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
nitric oxide
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
mental health
emergency department
patient reported outcomes