Methemoglobinemia: Fe2+->Fe3+ prevents O2 binding. Pulse ox ~85% despite high PaO2. Confirm with co-oximetry; treat symptomatic patients with IV methylene blue. #USMLE #methemoglobinemia #toxicology

Methemoglobinemia: Fe2+->Fe3+ prevents O2 binding. Pulse ox ~85% despite high PaO2. Confirm with co-oximetry; treat symptomatic patients with IV methylene blue. #USMLE #methemoglobinemia #toxicology