Table 2.
Symptoms and Signs in a Patient with Methemoglobinemia (Adopted from Ludlow et al).2
| % MetHb | Symptoms |
|---|---|
| <15 | Generally Asymptomatic |
| 15–30 | Cyanosis, anxiety, light-headedness, fatigue, headache |
| 30–50 | Tachypnea, confusion, syncope |
| 50–70 | Seizures, arrhythmias, metabolic acidosis, coma |
| >70 | Death |