Carbon Monoxide Poisoning And Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is a leading cause of death by poisoning in the United States. 7, 8 Among causes of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning are automobile exhaust (accidental or purposeful), faulty heaters, and building fires. Many factors affect the carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms and the outcome of treatment, such as the inhaled CO concentration, duration of exposure, rate and depth of breathing, heart rate, co-morbid illnesses and most importantly, the time between discovery of the patient after exposure and arrival at a Hyperbaric Chamber.

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