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Hyperbaric oxygen treatment in carbon monoxide poisoning - Does it really matter?

Authors :
Freytag DL
Schiefer JL
Beier JP
Grieb G
Source :
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries [Burns] 2023 Dec; Vol. 49 (8), pp. 1783-1787. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 16.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that can lead to fulminant and life-threatening intoxications. Besides an early diagnosis, an appropriate treatment of the intoxication is important. In this context the reduction of CO concentration in blood and tissues is crucial revealing hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBO) as a highly promising tool. However, the benefit of HBO in CO intoxications is still considered controversial. In this review, we discuss the evidence of the role of HBO treatment in isolated CO intoxication.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest All authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Ltd and International Society of Burns Injuries. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-1409
Volume :
49
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37821285
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2023.06.007