Benzocaine-Induced Methemoglobinemia

J Emerg Med. 2017 Dec;53(6):912-913. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2017.09.004. Epub 2017 Nov 6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Analgesics / adverse effects
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Benzocaine / adverse effects*
  • Benzocaine / therapeutic use
  • Cyanosis / etiology
  • Emergency Service, Hospital / organization & administration
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngectomy / adverse effects
  • Laryngectomy / methods
  • Methemoglobinemia / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Benzocaine