Role of Exchange Transfusion In Dapsone Poisoning

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Suicidal ingestion of Dapsone can lead to severe methemoglobinemia. Exchange Transfusion decreases Meth-Hb level. We present a young female with suicidal ingestion of Dapsone who responded to Exchange Transfusion

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Dr Nilesh Bastewad

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Dr Nilesh Bastewad (2016). Role of Exchange Transfusion In Dapsone Poisoning. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 4(2), 9197-9198. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-213219