METHEMOGLOBINEMIA DUE TO SKIN APPLICATION OF BENZOCAINE

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作者
ELDADAH, M [1 ]
FITZGERALD, M [1 ]
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[1] HILLCREST HLTH CTR,DEPT EMERGENCY MED,OKLAHOMA CITY,OK
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10.1177/000992289303201110
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
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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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