Clinical triad of (i) relevant symptoms, (ii) history of CO exposure, (iii) and elevated COHb levels (2).
An elevated carboxyhemoglobin level of >5% in a nonsmoker and >10% in smokers....
Prompt removal from the CO source and initiation of oxygen therapy to displace CO.
Supportive care as necessary. Intubation and mechanical ventilation may be necessary for sev...
All patients treated for acute CO poisoning should follow up in 1 to 2 months after discharge (2).
If there are behavioral or cognitive concerns, pursue neuropsyc...
T58.0 Toxic effect of carbon monoxide from motor vehicle exhaust
T58.2 Toxic effect of carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion of other domestic fuels
T58.9 Toxic effect of carbon monoxide...
CO poisoning warrants a high index of suspicion. Consider in patients exposed to fire; during the winter months, in young patients with chest pain; and when patients present as a group...
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