Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Author: Jeffrey T. Chapman, MD
Editorial changes - 2009-10-30
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Prevention
Screening
Diagnosis
Consultation for Diagnosis
Hospitalization
Non-drug Therapy
Drug Therapy
Patient Education
Consultation for Management
Follow-up
Tables
References
Glossary
What's New
Patient Information
Additional Resources
Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Prevention
Which devices produce CO?
Which ethnic groups are at higher risk of CO poisoning?
What type of weather events increase the incidence of CO poisoning?
Screening
Should prehospital personnel screen patients for CO poisoning?
Should all patients presenting to the emergency department be screened for CO poisoning?
Diagnosis
What are the most common symptoms of CO poisoning?
What physical findings are consistent with CO poisoning?
What level of HbCO is diagnostic of CO toxicity?
Consultation for Diagnosis
When should one consult a critical care expert for CO poisoning?
Should one delay initiating normobaric oxygen therapy while consulting a specialist?
At what level of HbCO should one consult a hyperbaric center for CO poisoning?
Hospitalization
What symptoms indicate that hospitalization is necessary?
What level of HbCO requires hospitalization?
When can patients be discharged after hospitalization for CO poisoning?
Non-drug Therapy
When should NBOT be used?
When should HBOT be used?
After oxygen therapy, when can patients be discharged home?
Drug Therapy
Are any drug therapies available for CO poisoning?
Patient Education
What type of equipment or situations can lead to CO poisoning?
What can patients do to prevent future exposure?
What are early symptoms of CO exposure?
Consultation for Management
At what level of HbCO should one consult a hyperbaric center for CO poisoning?
For what symptoms should one consult a hyperbaric center for CO poisoning?
What treatment should one use while waiting for transfer to a hyperbaric center?
Follow-up
When should patients follow-up with their primary care provider after an episode of CO poisoning?
What symptoms or signs should a primary care physician be looking for at the follow-up visit?
What disease process is the primary care physician looking for at the follow-up visit?
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Jeffrey T. Chapman, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.
Steven E. Weinberger, MD, FACP, Acting Editor, PIER, has stock holdings in Glaxosmithkline and Abbott.

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