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In situations of methemoglobinemia, elevated amounts of methemoglobin decrease hemoglobin's ability to bind oxygen.
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Methemoglobinemia is a rare condition characterized by hypoxia referred to as "functional anemia" in the absence of hemoglobin reduction [1].
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Methemoglobinemia is a rare condition characterized by hypoxia referred to as "functional anemia" in the absence of hemoglobin reduction [1].
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This page is a summary of: Two Cases of Methemoglobinemia Caused by Prilocaine, A Local Anesthetic, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, July 2022, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2200107.
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