Citation

Whorton MD. JACEP 1976; 5(7): 505-509.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

940239

Abstract

In 14 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, medical records were available for retrospective review in which blood samples for carboxyhemoglobin (COHgb) were obtained. Twelve victims (86%) were overcome while at work. Correlation of the clinical picture and COHgb saturation was not always possible although hypertension was not uncommon initially. On follow-up only three patients were mildly hypertensive. Skin or mucous membrane color changes were difficult to detect. Three cases are presented to illustrate factors in the diagnosis and possible sequelae.

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