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Carbon monoxide poisoning

Prevalence
Clinical features
Investigations
Therapy
Prognosis
Clinical features

Ask about
  • symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning c 
    • headache
    • dizziness
    • GI dysfunction
    • difficulty in thinking
    • loss of consciousness
    • neurological symptoms (visual disturbances, focal neurological signs, seizures)

  • exposure to carbon monoxide d
    • vehicle exhaust fumes in a contained environment
    • a combustion stove with a non-functioning exhaust system
    • fire exposure in a contained environment

Look for

  • visual disturbances
  • focal neurological signs
Consider performing a mini-mental state examination. b

 

 

Expiry date: January 2004
Levels of Evidence used in grading these guides

Authors   J   Ray , C   Ball
Reviewer   C D   Scheinkestel
CAT Writers   J   Ray , C   Ball