منابع مشابه
Carbon monoxide poisoning: an update.
oxygen. Anecdotal reports of alternative approaches have not been followed up.'0 There is little evidence from clinical studies that normobaric oxygen is effective, and even the evidence concerning hyperbaric oxygen is difficult to interpret despite animal studies and cellular research which provide strong evidence in its favour. One important factor is that it reduces free radical concentratio...
متن کاملMass carbon monoxide poisoning.
The largest occurrence of carbon monoxide poisoning in Britain demonstrates the potential for mass accidental poisoning. It emphasises the need for strict public health controls and the importance of good liaison between emergency services to ensure that such events are quickly recognised and that the necessary resources are organised.
متن کاملCarbon Monoxide Poisoning Sir
Sir, The recent review of carbon monoxide poisoning by Balzan et al' provided helpful advice about this sometimes difficult diagnosis. We would, however, hesitate to follow the recommendations made about the treatment of CO poisoning. Their assessment of the benefit of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) does not appear to be based on the presented evidence and the potential complications of transporting c...
متن کاملAn unusual case of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide, a gas originating from incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels, is an important cause of human deaths. In this paper, we describe an unusual carbon monoxide poisoning in a dwelling without obvious sources of combustion gases, for which two adults had to be treated in a hyperbaric chamber. Carbon monoxide readings were taken in the house and in the neighboring homes. Methane...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Emergency Medicine Journal
سال: 1999
ISSN: 1472-0205,1472-0213
DOI: 10.1136/emj.16.2.92