The Diagnosis and Treatment of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning are nonspecific, ranging from dizziness and headache to unconsciousness and death. A German national guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition is lacking at present.

Methods

This review is based on a selective literature search in the PubMed and Cochrane databases, as well as on existing guidelines from abroad and expert recommendations on diagnosis and treatment.

Results

The initiation of 100% oxygen breathing as early as possible is the most important treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. In case of CO poisoning, the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, impairment of the cellular respiratory chain, and immune-modulating processes can lead to tissue injury in the myocardium and br

SUBMITTER: Eichhorn L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6381775 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature