Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Lisa Reedman

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• 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

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