Importance of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) status in the management of methaemoglobinaemia
Methylene blue is an antidote for methaemoglobinaemia, but it is not given to individuals with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency since it could potentially worsen oxidative haemolysis. We report the case of a 36-year-old male with unknown G6PD status who presented with oxidative ha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
2024
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118344/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118344/1/118344.pdf |