<b>Commentary on:</b> Dean DE, Looman KB, Topmiller RG. Fatal methemoglobinemia in three suicidal sodium nitrite poisonings. J Forensic Sci. doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029.14689. Epub 2021 Feb 17.

Dinis-Oliveira, Ricardo Jorge; Durão, Carlos

doi:10.1111/1556-4029.14723

Journal of Forensic Sciences

2021

DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14723

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Commentary on: Dean DE, Looman KB, Topmiller RG. Fatal methemoglobinemia in three suicidal sodium nitrite poisonings. J Forensic Sci. doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029.14689. Epub 2021 Feb 17.

Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira

Carlos Durão

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Acquired methemoglobinemia in a third trimester puerpera and her premature infant with sodium nitrite poisoning: A case report

Fei,

Gao,

Bao

et al. 2024

World J Clin Cases

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BACKGROUND The common cause of sodium nitrite poisoning has shifted from previous accidental intoxication by exposure or ingestion of contaminated water and food to recent alarming intentional intoxication as an employed method of suicide/exit. The subsequent formation of methemoglobin (MetHb) restricts oxygen transport and utilization in the body, resulting in functional hypoxia at the tissue level. In clinical practice, a mismatch of cyanotic appearance and oxygen partial pressure usually contributes to the identification of methemoglobinemia. Prompt recognition of characteristic mismatch and accurate diagnosis of sodium nitrite poisoning are prerequisites for the implementation of standardized systemic interventions. CASE SUMMARY A pregnant woman was admitted to the Department of Critical Care Medicine at the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University due to consciousness disorders and drowsiness 2 h before admission. Subsequently, she developed vomiting and cyanotic skin. The woman underwent orotracheal intubation, invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), and correction of internal environment disturbance in the ICU. Her premature infant was born with a higher-than-normal MetHb level of 3.3%, and received detoxification with methylene blue and vitamin C, supplemental vitamin K1, an infusion of fresh frozen plasma, as well as respiratory support via orotracheal intubation and IMV. On day 3 after admission, the puerpera regained consciousness, evacuated the IMV, and resumed enteral nutrition. She was then transferred to the maternity ward 24 h later. On day 7 after admission, the woman recovered and was discharged without any sequelae. CONCLUSION MetHb can cross through the placental barrier. Level of MetHb both reflects severity of the sodium nitrite poisoning and serves as feedback on therapeutic effectiveness.

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Acquired methemoglobinemia in a third trimester puerpera and her premature infant with sodium nitrite poisoning: A case report

Fei,

Gao,

Bao

et al. 2024

World J Clin Cases

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Commentary on: Dean DE, Looman KB, Topmiller RG. Fatal methemoglobinemia in three suicidal sodium nitrite poisonings. J Forensic Sci. doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029.14689. Epub 2021 Feb 17.

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Acquired methemoglobinemia in a third trimester puerpera and her premature infant with sodium nitrite poisoning: A case report

Acquired methemoglobinemia in a third trimester puerpera and her premature infant with sodium nitrite poisoning: A case report

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