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A Rare Case of Nitrobenzene Poisoning: A Case Report
Nitrobenzene is a nitrite compound used in polishes or solvents. An acute poisoning with nitrobenzene presenting as methemoglobinemia is an uncommon medical emergency. Clinically presents with symptoms & signs of tissue hypoxia & Concentrations around 80% are life-threatening.Here we report a case of suicidal poisoning of nitrobenzene successfully treated with Intravenous methylene blue & with mechanical ventilator support.
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