Episode 24- An expert talks: Methemoglobinemia

ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast

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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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.