Hyperbaric oxygen for carbon monoxide poisoning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poisoning with carbon monoxide (CO) remains an important cause of accidental and intentional injury worldwide. Several unblinded non-randomized trials have suggested that the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) prevents the development of neurological sequelae. This has led to the widespread use of HBO in the management of patients with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Objectives

To examine randomised trials of the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) compared to normobaric oxygen (NBO) for the prevention of neurologic sequelae in patients with acute carbon monoxide poisoning.

Search strategy

We searched the following electronic databases; Cochrane Injuries Group Specialised Register (searched June 2010), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (The Cochrane Lib

SUBMITTER: Buckley NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7066484 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature