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Title: Risk factors for delayed neuropsychiatric sequalae from CO poisoning

Category: Toxicology

Keywords: CO (PubMed Search)

Posted: 7/13/2023 by Mak Moayedi, MD (Updated: 11/22/2024)
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Age >36

LOC

Prolonged exposure (>24hrs)

COHgb level >25%

References

Weaver LK, Valentine KJ, Hopkins RO. Carbon monoxide poisoning: risk factors for cognitive sequelae and the role of hyperbaric oxygen. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine. 2007;176(5):491-497. doi:10.1164/rccm.200701-026OC