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CEAPC<br />

89509<br />

diminishes at a rate of about 15% per hour when the patient is removed from the contaminated<br />

environment. The most common cause of CO toxicity is exposure to automobile exhaust fumes.<br />

Significant levels of carboxyhemoglobin can also be observed in heavy smokers. Victims of fires often<br />

show elevated levels from inhaling CO generated during combustion. Susceptibility to CO poisoning is<br />

increased in anemic persons.<br />

Useful For: Verifying carbon monoxide toxicity in cases of suspected exposure<br />

Interpretation: Normal concentration:

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