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Methaemoglobinaemia presenting with status epilepticus
1Department of Accident and Emergency, Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom.
Journal of Accident & Emergency Medicine
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Methaemoglobinaemia can cause recurrent seizures without cyanosis. Diagnosis involves checking for low oxygen saturation unresponsive to oxygen, "chocolate brown" blood, and high PaO2, confirmed by a methaemoglobin blood test.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Toxicology
- Hematology
Background:
- Methaemoglobinaemia is a condition where the iron in hemoglobin is oxidized, reducing oxygen transport.
- It can be caused by certain medications, chemicals, or genetic factors.
- Typical symptoms include cyanosis and hypoxia, but presentation can vary.