emDocs - April 5, 2017 - Author: Patrick C. Ng - Edited by: Koyfman A and Long B
"Key points
- Carbon monoxide poisoning can be an elusive diagnosis.
- Headache, nausea, fatigue, and chest pain are non-specific, but common complaints in patients poisoned with CO.
- Historical clues such as high risk exposure environments (garages, heaters) and multiple family members with the same symptoms can narrow the differential to CO poisoning.
- Management can include supportive care, normobaric and hyperbaric oxygen."