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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy<br />

HBO involves exposure to 100% FiO2 under supraatmospheric<br />

conditions (2.5-3.0 atm)<br />

May be beneficial in preventing the late<br />

neurocognitive deficits (DNS)<br />

Results of clinical trials vary widely<br />

Most authorities recommend HBO if:<br />

COHb >30%<br />

LOC, acute neurological deficits<br />

Pregnant women with COHb >15%

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