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- Title
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in our homes.
- Authors
Sharma, Shruti; Gupta, Rahul; Paul, Barinder S; Puri, Sandeep; Garg, Shuchita
- Abstract
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, nonirritating, but significantly toxic gas. It is a product of combustion of organic matter in presence of insufficient oxygen supply. Symptoms of mild poisoning include headaches, vertigo and flu like effects, whereas larger exposures can lead to significant toxicity of the central nervous system (CNS), heart, and even death. We are reporting two cases that presented to us in the winter months of December to January with history, sign, symptoms, and radiological evidence of suspected CO poisoning.
- Publication
Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2009, Vol 13, Issue 3, p169
- ISSN
1998-359X
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/0972-5229.58546