%0 Journal Article
%T Drug Induced Methemoglobinemia
%A M. Cobas
%A H. Olivera
%A G. Soto
%A T. Fuhrman
%J Open Journal of Anesthesiology
%@ 2164-5558
%D 2013
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojanes.2013.33032
%X The normal presentation of a patient with a drug induced methemoglobinemia is a low pulse oximetry (SpO2) reading, usually in the mid 80% range, while having a very high PaO2 on an arterial blood gas (ABG)1. We present a case where the initial ABG showed a very high PaO2 and a metabolic alkalosis while the SpO2 fluctuated (85%- 99%). Those findings combined with hemodynamic instability complicated the diagnosis and delayed optimal care.
%K General Anesthesiology Clinical Anesthesiology Anesthetic Monitoring
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperDownload.aspx?DOI=10.4236/ojanes.2013.33032