What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of a 35-year-old female patient with severe isobutyl nitrite-induced methemoglobinemia treated with toluidine-blue and hyperbaric oxygenation.
What They Found
They found that a 35-year-old female presented with life-threatening methemoglobinemia at 75% of total haemoglobin. Following immediate administration of toluidine-blue and subsequent hyperbaric oxygenation, the patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged 3 days later.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings cannot be generalized to a broader patient population.