Table 2. Methemoglobin levels and associated signs and symptoms.
Methemoglobin levels | Signs and symptoms |
Up to <3% | None |
3-15% | Frequently none grayish skin |
15-30% | Cyanosis chocolate brown blood |
30-50% | Dyspnea, headache, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, syncope |
50-70% | Dyspnea, headache, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, syncope |
>70% | Death |