Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that has the potential to cause sudden illness and death if inhaled.
CO is produced by combustion of carbon-containing co...
Acute CO poisoning: inhalation of air with high concentrations of CO, usually after a single occasion, leading to a spectrum of nonspecific symptoms ranging from headaches, nausea, malaise, ...
Prompt removal from the CO source
Supportive care as necessary
Intubation and mechanical ventilation may be necessary for severe intoxication, if patient is not able to protect...
All patients treated for acute CO poisoning should be seen in follow-up in 1 to 2 months after discharge (2). Patients should undergo neuropsychological testing i...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/co
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Carbon monoxide poisoning after a disaster. http://www.cdc.gov/disasters...
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If there is a concern for CO poisoning, remove individuals from the source and deliver 100% oxygen by high-flow face mask or endotracheal tube.
During pregnancy, there is disproportiona...
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