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Diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Piantadosi, CA
Published in: Respir Care Clin N Am
June 1999

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a common occurrence in today's society. Most such poisonings are a direct consequence of inhaling the toxic byproducts of combustion. Exposure to toxic amounts of CO occurs most often during inhalation of automobile exhaust or smoke resulting either from faulty heating systems or industrial accidents. CO poisoning is associated primarily with injury to the brain and the heart because the gas binds to hemoglobin and interferes with these organs' need for a continuous supply of oxygen. Prompt recognition of CO poisoning and treatment of the patient with oxygen are essential to prevent long-term damage and delayed neurologic sequelae.

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Respir Care Clin N Am

ISSN

1078-5337

Publication Date

June 1999

Volume

5

Issue

2

Start / End Page

183 / 202

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Respiratory System
  • Prognosis
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation
  • Humans
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
 

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Piantadosi, C. A. (1999). Diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning. Respir Care Clin N Am, 5(2), 183–202.
Piantadosi, C. A. “Diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning.Respir Care Clin N Am 5, no. 2 (June 1999): 183–202.
Piantadosi CA. Diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning. Respir Care Clin N Am. 1999 Jun;5(2):183–202.
Piantadosi, C. A. “Diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning.Respir Care Clin N Am, vol. 5, no. 2, June 1999, pp. 183–202.
Piantadosi CA. Diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning. Respir Care Clin N Am. 1999 Jun;5(2):183–202.
Journal cover image

Published In

Respir Care Clin N Am

ISSN

1078-5337

Publication Date

June 1999

Volume

5

Issue

2

Start / End Page

183 / 202

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Respiratory System
  • Prognosis
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation
  • Humans
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning