Methemoglobinemia

1 November 1993

journal article
Published by SAGE Publications in Clinical Pediatrics

Vol. 32 (11) , 687-688
https://doi.org/10.1177/000992289303201110

Abstract

We report a 2-year-old child who presented with severe methemoglobinemia after topical application of Lanacane (with 3% benzocaine). The experience with our patient shows that intoxication can occur in children if the drug is applied to a large area of skin that has lost its integrity. We discuss the usefulness of the pulse oximeter in making the diagnosis and review the management of methemoglobinemia.

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