Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This case report highlights an occurrence of methemoglobinemia caused by the ingestion of liquid amyl nitrite, a substance often misused as a recreational drug. The patient in this case presented with cyanosis and elevated methemoglobin levels. Prompt administration of methylene blue successfully reversed the methemoglobinemia by reducing methemoglobin back to hemoglobin. This case emphasizes the importance of rapid diagnosis and treatment in nitrite-induced methemoglobinemia, demonstrating methylene blue as a highly effective antidote. It also highlights the risks associated with amyl nitrite misuse and the crucial role of healthcare providers in managing this potentially life-threatening condition.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.97471
Authors: Drake D Dixon, Mohammed Rahman, Hanna Nour, Larissa Dub
Institution: University of Central Florida
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: HCA Healthcare
OpenAlex ID: W4416531298