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Transient Methemoglobinemia in three Neonates due to Maternal Pudendal Anesthesia

Sara Erol1, Zehra Arslan1, Isemi Han Celik1

  • 1Department of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Etlik Zubeyde Hanim Women's Health Education and Research Hospital Ankara Turkey.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|November 30, 2017
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Transient neonatal methemoglobinemia can occur after maternal use of prilocaine anesthesia. This condition impairs oxygen delivery, potentially causing cellular hypoxia. Prompt recognition and management are crucial for infant well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Neonatology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Methemoglobin (MetHb) is a hemoglobin form with ferric iron, impairing oxygen transport.
  • Elevated MetHb levels can lead to tissue hypoxia and cellular damage.
  • Methemoglobinemia is a rare but serious complication associated with local anesthetics.

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