A case of Occupational Methemoglobinemia (MetHb): A Rare Entity and Unique Treatment

Abstract

Methemoglobinemia is acute emergency which have precise and effective treatment if instituted in time. Methemoglobinemia due to chemical exposure is a known entity. But it required a high index of suspicion to look for it in busy casualty. Treatment with methylene blue is safe and truly lifesaving if instituted in time. Here we are presenting a case of Occupational methemoglobinemia who was treated successfully.

Keywords

• MetHb
• Normal partial O2 pressure
• Methylene Blue
• Potassium ferricyanide test
• NADPH dependent MetHb Reductase
• Riboflavin.