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Saturday night blue--a case of near fatal poisoning from the abuse of amyl nitrite.

Abstract
A case of severe methaemoglobinaemia caused by the abuse of volatile nitrites is reported. The agents are commonly abused, but this complication is rare. The clinical presentation can make diagnosis difficult; however, the subsequent treatment needs to be rapid to avoid serious morbidity or mortality. This report presents the clinical picture and the background information leading to the detection and treatment of this unusual problem.
AuthorsT Stambach, K Haire, N Soni, J Booth
JournalJournal of accident & emergency medicine (J Accid Emerg Med) Vol. 14 Issue 5 Pg. 339-40 (Sep 1997) ISSN: 1351-0622 [Print] England
PMID9315944 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antidotes
  • Aphrodisiacs
  • Amyl Nitrite
  • Methylene Blue
Topics
  • Adult
  • Amyl Nitrite (poisoning)
  • Antidotes (therapeutic use)
  • Aphrodisiacs (poisoning)
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methemoglobinemia (chemically induced, diagnosis, drug therapy)
  • Methylene Blue (therapeutic use)
  • Substance-Related Disorders (complications)

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