Methaemoglobinaemia

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• Synonyms

  • Increased methaemoglobin
  • Oxidised haemoglobin

• Effects

  • Hypoxaemia
  • Mental retardation

• Parents

  • Blood gas investigation

• Children

  • Congenital methaemoglobinemia
  • Acquired methaemoglobinemia

• Treatments

  • Methylene blue

• Description

  • "Oxidation of ferrous to ferric haem"