Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 34 consecutive carbon monoxide intoxicated patients by review of medical records and clinical follow-up for the past three years. RESULTS: Subjects were 10 males and 24 females, aged 12 to 82 years. The source of the poisoning in 25 cases was faulty-operating heating systems; in 4, incomplete combustion of automobile engine; in 3, use of alternative sources of energy for indoor cooking and heating; in 2, smoke inhalation in fire accidents. All had neurologic symptoms; five also had cardiovascular symptoms and one developed delayed neurologic sequelae. The group with poor outcome after hyperbaric oxygen therapy (n = 10) had higher serum CK values, lower Glasgow coma scale, longer delay in the first aid at emergency service and longer delay in provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | L H Hsu, J H Wang |
Journal | Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed
(Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei))
Vol. 58
Issue 6
Pg. 407-13
(Dec 1996)
ISSN: 0578-1337 [Print] China (Republic : 1949- ) |
PMID | 9068207
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
(therapy)
- Child
- Female
- Humans
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
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