Pediatric Methemoglobinemia Following Accidental Ingestion of Sodium Nitrite Used as a Sausage Preservative: A Case Report
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.
Authors
- Sharareh Babaie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6607-3059)
- Azin Momeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2411-3646)
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71647
- Primary Topic
- Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00