Published December 30, 2021
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Carbon monoxide poisoning or "Silent killer": Diagnosis and current management
Authors/Creators
- 1. General Physician, Universidad Del Sinú, Montería.
- 2. General Physician, Universidad Libre de Barranquilla, Colombia.
- 3. General Physician, Fundación Universitaria San Martín de Barranquilla, Colombia
- 4. General Physician, Universidad de Sucre, Colombia.
- 5. General Physician, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Sede Santa Marta.
- 6. General Physician, Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas, Bogotá.
- 7. General Physician, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga.
- 8. General Physician, Universidad de Boyacá, Colombia.
Description
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a dangerous cause of hospital admission and mortality around the world due to its ability to enter the body and bind to heme groups. Thus, it is important to carry out a correct management plan for this type of patient, in order to avoid and prevent the development of severe systemic complications and even death, for which a review of diagnostic techniques is carried out and treatment of this scenario and its effectiveness in terms of the evolution of the patient.
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