Carbon monoxide poisoning
- 15 September 1992
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 92 (4) , 86-96
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1992.11701467
Abstract
Inhalation of carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, highly poisonous gas, is extremely dangerous. Overexposure may lead to permanent brain damage and even death. What are the most common sources of carbon monoxide? What are the symptoms of toxicity? The authors of this article answer these questions and discuss diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning.Keywords
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