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  • Title: Transient Methemoglobinemia in three Neonates due to Maternal Pudendal Anesthesia.
    Author: Erol S, Arslan Z, Celik IH, Bas AY, Demirel N.
    Journal: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak; 2017 Dec; 27(12):783-784. PubMed ID: 29185409.
    Abstract:
    Methemoglobin (MetHb) is a form of hemoglobin which contains iron in ferric state. The delivery of oxygen to tissues is impaired and cellular hypoxia develops with an increase in MetHb levels. Methemoglobinemia is a rare but potentially lethal complication of local anesthetics. In this clinical brief, three cases of transient neonatal methemoglobinemia, caused by maternal pudendal anesthesia with prilocaine, are reported.
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