methemoglobinemia, cyanide, CO cause and treatment differences
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Cause
- 1.methemoglobinemia: 2.oxidizing agents (antibiotics, nitrates, anesthetics)
- 1.cyanide: 2.house fire, smoke inhalation, nitroprusside IV
- 1.carbon monoxide: 2.car exhaust, poor heater ventilation
Treatment
- 1.methemoglobinemia: 2.methylene blue
- 1.carbon monoxide: 2.hyperbaric oxygen
- 1.cyanide: 2.hydroxocobalamin