There is a potential for the diagnosis of methemoglobin with some of the limitations of present co-oximeters. The laboratory diagnosis of sulfhemoglobinemia can be difficult to make. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A case of sulfhemoglobinemia presenting like methemoglobinemia, pseudomethemoglobinemia, is presented. The cause for the sulfhemoglobinemia has been proposed as the combination of N -acetylcysteine and high doses of metoclopramide. [jamanetwork.com]

Although reduced enzyme activity within the erythrocytes has been referred to as the intrinsic mechanism for the onset of the present disease, there was no abnormality in the present case as far as examined. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Results and Discussion Comparisons of modeled spectral curves obtained considering different MetHb and SHb fractions are presented in Fig. 3. [spiedigitallibrary.org]

• Swelling

  The surgeons performed urgent fasciotomies - limb-saving procedures which involve making surgical incisions to relieve pressure and swelling caused by the man's condition, known as compartment syndrome. [news.bbc.co.uk]

  […] control loss of bladder control mask-like face muscle spasms of the face, neck, and back nausea puffing of the cheeks rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue seizures shuffling walk sore throat stiffness of the arms or legs stomach pain or tenderness swelling [drugs.com]

  Allergic reactions are possible, including pustular rash and face swelling. These effects can effectively be treated with antihistamines and steroids. [crashingpatient.com]

• Congestive Heart Failure

  Hypertension has occurred in patients with/without pheochromocytoma. [ Ref ] Common (1% to 10%): Hypotension Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bradycardia Very rare (less than 0.01%): Cardiac conduction abnormalities, heart block Frequency not reported : Acute congestive [drugs.com]

  (due to due to tricuspid regurgitation or congestive heart failure): may yield falsely low SpO2 readings (due to the presence of venous pulsations causing the oximeter to register these as arterial pulsations) Pulse Oximetry May Provide Erroneous Measurement [mdnxs.com]

• Dyspnea

  Within 24 h she developed fatigue, cyanosis and dyspnea with mild exertion. She sought medical attention 10 d later, at which time initial laboratory tests revealed a methemoglobin level of 47{\%}. [arizona.pure.elsevier.com]

  Within 24 h she developed fatigue, cyanosis and dyspnea with mild exertion. She sought medical attention 10 d later, at which time initial laboratory tests revealed a methemoglobin level of 47%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Early symptoms include: headache fatigue dyspnea lethargy cyanosis Symptoms at higher methemoglobin levels : respiratory depression altered consciousness shock seizures death (the final “symptom”) Acquired methemoglobinemia is life threatening when methemoglobin [dailyem.wordpress.com]

  Signs and symptoms include cyanosis, dyspnea, headache, fatigue, mental status changes, and loss of consciousness The presence of methemoglobin in the blood, resulting in cyanosis. [icd9data.com]

  Presentation Most mild cases are asymptomatic but symptoms might include the following depending on severity: • Greenish discoloration of blood, mucous membranes, and skin • Oxygen desaturation • Tachcardia • dyspnea Diagnosis To establish a diagnosis [nursingworldnigeria.com]

• Nausea

  Although N-acetylcysteine alone has not been associated as the cause, we suggest that sulfhemoglobine-mia is a potential complication in patients treated with metoclopramide for the nausea that often accompanies oral N-acetylcysteine therapy for acetaminophen [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of muscle coordination, and blue-colored skin. [icd9data.com]

  Because of continued nausea and vomiting, she received ondansetron (16 mg IV) and metoclopramide (100 mg IV per dose; total dose, 500 mg) over 48 hours. [jamanetwork.com]

  […] continuing) inability to move the eyes increase in blood pressure increased sweating itching, skin rash lip smacking or puckering loss of appetite loss of balance control loss of bladder control mask-like face muscle spasms of the face, neck, and back nausea [drugs.com]

• Vomiting

  The patient received a "loading dose" of oral N -acetylcysteine, 140 mg/kg, but the dose was promptly vomited. [jamanetwork.com]

  Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of muscle coordination, and blue-colored skin. [icd9data.com]

  […] tenderness swelling of the feet or lower legs tic-like or twitching movements trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers twisting movements of the body uncontrolled chewing movements uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs unusually pale skin vomiting [drugs.com]

  For the previous year, she had also been prescribed 10 mg metoclopramide three times a day for persistent nausea and vomiting. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]

• Cyanosis

  Phenacetin-induced sulfhemoglobinemia was diagnosed in a middle-aged woman with a 6-month history of cyanosis and a 10-year history of ingestion of analgesics. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Two doses of 1 mg methylene blue/kg iv were given without significant improvement in either her cyanosis or methemoglobin level. [arizona.pure.elsevier.com]

• Heart Failure

  MEDICAL CAUSES: Arteriosclerotic occlusive disease chronic Blast lung injury Bronchietasis Buerger’s disease COPD Deep vein thrombosis Heart failure Lung cancer Peripheral arterial occlusion acute Pneumonia Pneumothorax Polycythemia vera Pulmonary edema [ycantho.com]

  heart failure, acute hypertension, atrial fibrillation, atrioventricular (AV) block, cardiac arrest, edema, electrocardiogram QT prolonged, fatal cardiorespiratory arrest, hypertension, palpitation, possible AV block, shock, sinus arrest, supraventricular [drugs.com]

  Failure Herb Poisoning Hydrocarbon Toxicity Metabolic Acidosis Pediatric Anaphylaxis Pulmonary Embolism Rotavirus Author Mary Denshaw-Burke, MD, FACP Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University; [emedicine.medscape.com]

  failure): may yield falsely low SpO2 readings (due to the presence of venous pulsations causing the oximeter to register these as arterial pulsations) Pulse Oximetry May Provide Erroneous Measurement in Presence of Skin Discoloration Skin Pigmentation [mdnxs.com]

• Lip Cyanosis

  Physical exam was normal except for lip cyanosis. A CT pulmonary angiogram was negative for pulmonary embolism. [casereports.bmj.com]

• Irritability

  Pagina 128 - Irritant: A chemical, which is not corrosive, but which causes a reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by chemical action at the site of contact. [books.google.ro]

  […] inability to have or keep an erection increased flow of breast milk increased need to urinate loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance mental depression passing urine more often skin rash trouble sleeping unusual dryness of the mouth unusual irritability [drugs.com]

  Functional dysbiosis within the gut microbiota of patients with constipated-irritable bowel syndrome. Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. 2012; 35 :828–838. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 6. Nor M., Beutler E. Acquired sulfhemoglobinemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Agitation

  […] factors) judged to be etiologically related to the disturbance. (2) In the absence of such evidence, an etiologic organic factor can be presumed if the disturbance cannot be accounted for by any nonorganic mental disorder, eg, manic episode accounting for agitation [books.google.com]

  […] operate machinery, hyperpyrexia, hyperthemia, jitteriness [ Ref ] Psychiatric Common (1% to 10%): Depression, restlessness Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hallucination, insomnia Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Acute depression, confusional state Frequency not reported : Agitation [drugs.com]

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@article{d6cc45b33cfb4d01b47625654740167c, title = "Sulfhemoglobinemia after dermal application of DMSO", abstract = "A 43-y-old Caucasian female applied 4 ounces of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to her lower abdomen for treatment of interstitial cystitis [arizona.pure.elsevier.com]

The second edition concludes with current and developing approaches to treatment, incorporating new agents for iron chelation, methods to induce fetal hemoglobin production, novel treatment approaches, stem cell transplantation, and progress in gene therapy [books.google.ro]

Conflict of Interest: None The development of fluoroquinolones in early 1980s was a breakthrough in the treatment of infectious diseases. [ijp-online.com]

It can be caused by phenazopyridine. [1] Prognosis and treatment The condition generally resolves itself with erythrocyte (red blood cell) turnover, although blood transfusions can be necessary in extreme cases. [popflock.com]

الصفحة 372 - Either (1) or (2): (1) Evidence from the history, physical examination, or laboratory tests of a specific organic factor (or factors) judged to be etiologically related to the disturbance. (2) In the absence of such evidence, an etiologic [books.google.com]

Methemoglobinemia: Etiology, pharmacology and clinical management. Ann Emerg Med 1999 ; 34: 646 – 56. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI 9. Rausch-Madison, S, Mohsenifar, Z. [doi.org]

ACCIDENT MEDICAMENTEUX REANIMATION ANALGESIQUE TOXICITE MIGRAINE ETIOLOGIE DEPRESSEUR SNC HOMME PHENACETINE ANILINE DERIVE SULFHEMOGLOBINEMIE REANIMATION PHARMACOLOGIE Keyword (en) CYANOSIS SPECTROPHOTOMETRY RESUSCITATION ANALGESIC TOXICITY MIGRAINE ETIOLOGY [pascal-francis.inist.fr]

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Pathophysiology of common hemoglobin disorders is discussed next in an entirely new section devoted to vascular biology, the erythrocyte membrane, nitric oxide biology, and hemolysis. [books.google.com]

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful Diagnosing methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia Identifying cyanosis due to other causes, such as congenital heart disease Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 IACET CEU's for this program. [atsdr.cdc.gov]

Get optimal test results with guidance on error detection, correction, and prevention as well as cost-effective test selection. [books.google.com]

Outlook Sulfahemoglobinemia is a rare condition that mostly resolves on its own without being noticed, clinically identified cases normally require transfusion and supportive managements to prevent end organ damage Share this news with friends!!! [nursingworldnigeria.com]

High amounts of this type of abnormal hemoglobin prevent the normal movement of oxygen by the blood. Sulfhemoglobin: A rare abnormal form of hemoglobin that can't carry oxygen. [nlm.nih.gov]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Severe methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia from aniline purchased as 2C-E (4-ethyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine), a recreational drug, on the Internet – Oregon, 2011. [link.springer.com]