Pediatric Methemoglobinemia Following Accidental Ingestion of Sodium Nitrite Used as a Sausage Preservative: A Case Report

(2025) Pediatric Methemoglobinemia Following Accidental Ingestion of Sodium Nitrite Used as a Sausage Preservative: A Case Report. Clinical Case Reports. p. 4. ISSN 2050-0904

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Abstract

Accidental sodium nitrite ingestion can cause life-threatening pediatric methemoglobinemia unresponsive to oxygen therapy. Early recognition and prompt methylene blue treatment are lifesaving. Public awareness about the hazards and safe amounts of sodium nitrite in homemade sausage is essential to prevent poisoning in children.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: methemoglobinemia methylene blue pediatrics poisoning sodium nitrite General & Internal Medicine
Page Range: p. 4
Journal or Publication Title: Clinical Case Reports
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 13
Number: 12
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71647
ISSN: 2050-0904
Depositing User: خانم ناهید ضیائی
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/33080

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