Extreme methaemoglobinaemia secondary to recreational use of amyl nitrite.
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Methaemoglobinaemia after ingestion of amyl nitrite.
We report a case of methaemoglobinaemia in a 2 year old girl after ingestion of an 'aphrodisiac' containing nitrite. The availability of these products, their poor labelling, and their intended presence in domestic bedrooms all serve to increase the hazard they pose to young children.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 12 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995