Early and late adverse clinical outcomes of severe carbon monoxide intoxication: A cross-sectional retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carbon monoxide (CO) results from incomplete combustion of carbon-based materials, causing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, chest pain, confusion, and, in severe cases, unconsciousness. Normobaric oxygen therapy (NBOT) is the standard therapy, whereas hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is recommended in severe cases of organ damage. This study examined the early and late adverse outcomes in patients with severe CO poisoning.

Materials and methods

This study analyzed severe cases of CO poisoning among patients admitted to the emergency department between January 2020 and May 2022. The demographic, clinical, and laboratory data of symptomatic individuals and those requiring HBOT were examined. The study recorded early outcomes, such as intubation and in-

SUBMITTER: Vural A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11364238 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature