Rare Complication In A Child After Percutaneous Placement Of A Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter: Prilocaine Related Methemoglobinemia
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VOLUME: 22 ISSUE: 1
P: 81 - 84
2012

Rare Complication In A Child After Percutaneous Placement Of A Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter: Prilocaine Related Methemoglobinemia

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2012;22(1):81-84
1. İzmir Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Çocuk Nefroloji Kliniği
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Abstract

We here in, present a 5-year old child who developed methemoglobinemia after percutaneous placement of peritoneal dialysis catheter. We also wanted to emphasize that the dose of local anesthetics should be kept in mind especially in patients with renal failure, anemia and other problems.

Keywords:
Methemoglobinemia, children, peritoneal dialysis, prilocaine