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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that has no odor or color. But it is very dangerous. It can cause sudden illness and death. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/carbonmonoxidepoisoning.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Carbon%20monoxide%20poisoning; Guideline: UK HSA CO guidance, ACEP 2017 clinical policy
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that has no odor or color. But it is very dangerous. It can cause sudden illness and death.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: headache, confusion, drowsy.
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EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: 100% oxygen now; carboxyhaemoglobin level.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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UK HSA CO guidance, ACEP 2017 clinical policy
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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