Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon or carbonaceous material and is released by fires, faulty stoves or heating systems. Car exhausts are potent sources of carbon monoxide. Fire in small rooms with inefficient ventilation is dangerous. This may occur in suicidal attempts or accidents in course of Hypoxaemia Headache, restlessness, dizziness and weakness. Nausea & vomiting Dyspnoea Ataxia, cerebral Edema, convulsions, coma Confirmation of diagnosis by blood carboxy-hemoglobin concentration.
Complications of carbon monoxide poisoning include psychic, neurological deficit, myocardial ischaemia or infarction. Management:- Intensive supportive care & removal from polluted area/atmosphere. Ventilation with 100% oxygen& IPPV. Sodium bicarbonate to correct acidosis. Adequate IPPV for resp acidosis.…
