Methemoglobinemia induced by topical anesthetic (benzocaine) Journal Article
| Authors: | Linares, L. A.; Peretz, T. Y.; Chin, J. |
| Article Title: | Methemoglobinemia induced by topical anesthetic (benzocaine) |
| Abstract: | Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which more than 2% of the hemoglobin of the blood has been oxidized to the ferric form, a molecule which is incapable of binding oxygen or carbon dioxide. Clinically, the patient appears lethargic, cyanotic, and does not respond to oxygen. We describe a patient with esophageal carcinoma who developed severe methoglobinemia following application of benzocaine in spray for local anesthesia prior to intraluminal irradiation. Review of the literature is presented. © 1990. |
| Keywords: | aged; case report; adenocarcinoma; radiotherapy; esophagus carcinoma; esophagus; esophageal neoplasms; intubation; anesthesia, local; topical anesthesia; methemoglobinemia; benzocaine; topical drug administration; human; male; priority journal; article |
| Journal Title: | Radiotherapy and Oncology |
| Volume: | 18 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0167-8140 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1990-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 267 |
| End Page: | 269 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/0167-8140(90)90062-2 |
| PUBMED: | 2217871 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 27 January 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
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