Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Diagnosis

Carboxyhemoglobin level

Measured directly via co-oximetry

A low level does not rule out acute intoxication

ABG- metabolic acidosis (and co-oximetry)

PaO2 may be normal!

BMP- anion gap metabolic acidosis

EKG

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Diagnosis Carboxyhemoglobin level Measured directly via co-oximetry A low level does not rule out acute intoxication ABG- metabolic acidosis (and co-oximetry) PaO2 may be normal! BMP- anion gap metabolic acidosis EKG

Management 100% O2 Half-life of COHb : Room air: 4-5 hrs 100% oxygen: 90 min Hyperbaric oxygen: 20-30 min Ventilatory support if needed Cardiac monitoring Most CO poisonings can be managed in the ED COHb levels >25% admission is recommended

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