Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
ISSN: 2161-0495
Neeraja Kairam
Tanzania
Research Article
Carbon Monoxide Exposure Associated with High-risk Features and Intentional Exposure are Infrequently Treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen
Author(s): Renee L Riggs, Frederick W Fiesseler, Neeraja Kairam, Lisa Reedman, Dave Salo and Richard ShihRenee L Riggs, Frederick W Fiesseler, Neeraja Kairam, Lisa Reedman, Dave Salo and Richard Shih
Data is conflicting regarding the management of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoned patients.
Objective: To determine the emergency department management (ED) of intentional CO poisoned patients regarding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2), compared to those who are unintentionally exposed.
Methodology
Design: A multi-center retrospective emergency department cohort study.
Population: Consecutive patients presenting to 23 Northeastern United States hospital emergency departments, comprising academic, non-academic, urban, suburban, and rural hospitals with the International Classification of Disease primary diagnosis of “toxic effects CO”. Patients were “a priori” divided into intentional/unintentional and “high-risk” (syncope, serum carboxyhemoglobin level ≥ 2.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0495.183