Carbon monoxide intoxication: a review of 14 patients.
In 14 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, medical records were available for retrospective review in which blood samples for carboxyhemoglobin (COHgb) were obtained. Twelve victims (86%) were overcome while at work. Correlation of the clinical picture and COHgb saturation was not always possible although hypertension was not uncommon initially. On follow-up only three patients were mildly hypertensive. Skin or mucous membrane color changes were difficult to detect. Three cases are presented to illustrate factors in the diagnosis and possible sequelae.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced; D007964:Leukocytosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged