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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