This week we discuss methemoglobinemia with Dr. KC Lee, a clinical pharmacist who recently completed her clinical toxicology/ emergency medicine fellowship.
* Note: Although rare, there has been a slight increase in hydroxychloroquine-associated methemoglobinemia in the setting of COVID
References:
Price DP, Howland MA. Methemoglobin inducers and methylene blue. Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies 9th edition: 1698-1710. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2011
Methemoglobin. Hennepin Regional Poison Center Treatment Guidelines. Minnesota Poison Control System. Accessed 9/22/2020
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