T41.3Dagger codeAsterisk code

Poisoning, local anaesthetics

Poisoning by anaesthetics and therapeutic gases

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GuidelinesMedicines to Treat Complications of AnaesthesiaStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition
GuidelinesPoisoning with Substances that cause MethaemoglobinaemiaDescription Medicine treatment D74.9 + (T41.3/T41.4/T46.3 + X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Substances causing methaemoglobinaemia include nitrites, nitroglycerine, dapsone, mothballs (naphthalene), local anaesthetics, phenazopyridine, chlorates, and anilines. Nitrites are used to cure meat in the formal and informal butchery sector. Patients present with: Deep cyanosis with only mildly reduced