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Case Reports
. 1996 Jan;13(1):62-3.
doi: 10.1136/emj.13.1.62.

Pitfalls in diagnosis and management of carbon monoxide poisoning

B Roy  1 , R Crawford
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Case Reports

Pitfalls in diagnosis and management of carbon monoxide poisoning

B Roy et al. J Accid Emerg Med. 1996 Jan.

Abstract

Five members of one family suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning are described. Three were initially diagnosed as food poisoning cases at another hospital. A high level of suspicion is required to ensure early diagnosis. Indications for hyperbaric oxygen include: loss of consciousness, neurological signs and symptoms other than mild headache, cardiac complications, carboxyhaemoglobin > 40%, and pregnancy.

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