Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 205-206 , May 2006

When brown and blue make red: A case of acquired methemoglobinemia

  • Mark A. Marinella, MD, FACP, FACGS, FACN, CNSP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Mark A. Marinella, MD, FACP, FACGS, FACN, CNSP, 33 West Rahn Road, #101, Dayton, OH 45429.

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PII: S0147-9563(06)00029-X

doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2005.09.011

Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 205-206 , May 2006

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