Uí Bhroin, S and McNamara, R and Kidney, E (2018) Methaemoglobinaemia: a blue light emergency. [Poppers]. Irish Medical Journal, 111, (3),
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We present the case of a patient with severe methaemoglobinaemia secondary to “poppers”. She presented with decreased level of consciousness and cyanosis. A methaemoglobin level was not available prior to treatment but the patient responded well and the diagnosis was confirmed afterwards.
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances > Other novel substances > Amyl nitrites (poppers)
F Concepts in psychology > Behaviour > Risk-taking behaviour
G Health and disease > State of health > Physical health
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Health related issues > Health information and education > Communicable / infectious disease control > Safe sex / sexual health
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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