• Title of article

    An unusual case of hypoxia from benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia

  • Author/Authors

    Mark S. Slaughter، نويسنده , , Paul J. Gordon، نويسنده , , Jack C. Roberts، نويسنده , , Patroklos S. Pappas، نويسنده ,

  • Issue Information
    روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1999
  • Pages
    3
  • From page
    1776
  • To page
    1778
  • Abstract
    Hypoxemia during bronchoscopy occurs frequently. It can usually be managed by supplemental oxygen and bronchodilators or, in some cases, occasionally stopping the procedure. Benzocaine spray is commonly used as a topical anesthetic agent during bronchoscopy. However, it has been associated with the development of methemoglobinemia. The following is a case report of hypoxia during bronchoscopy from benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia and its management.
  • Journal title
    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
  • Serial Year
    1999
  • Journal title
    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
  • Record number

    615985