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benzocaine and Hematemesis

benzocaine has been researched along with Hematemesis in 1 studies

Benzocaine: A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along NERVE FIBERS and at NERVE ENDINGS.
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benzocaine : A benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.

Hematemesis: Vomiting of blood that is either fresh bright red, or older coffee-ground in character. It generally indicates bleeding of the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Severe methemoglobinemia resulting from the use of topical benzocaine has been reported in adults as a rare complication."8.83Severe methemoglobinemia complicating topical benzocaine use during endoscopy in a toddler: a case report and review of the literature. ( Dahshan, A; Donovan, GK, 2006)
"Severe methemoglobinemia resulting from the use of topical benzocaine has been reported in adults as a rare complication."4.83Severe methemoglobinemia complicating topical benzocaine use during endoscopy in a toddler: a case report and review of the literature. ( Dahshan, A; Donovan, GK, 2006)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dahshan, A1
Donovan, GK1

Reviews

1 review available for benzocaine and Hematemesis

ArticleYear
Severe methemoglobinemia complicating topical benzocaine use during endoscopy in a toddler: a case report and review of the literature.
    Pediatrics, 2006, Volume: 117, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Local; Benzocaine; Child, Preschool; Endoscopy, Digestive Syst

2006