title: Pitfalls in diagnosis and management of carbon monoxide poisoning.
abstract: Five members of one family suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning are described. Three were initially diagnosed as food poisoning cases at another hospital. A high level of suspicion is required to ensure early diagnosis. Indications for hyperbaric oxygen include: loss of consciousness, neurological signs and symptoms other than mild headache, cardiac complications, carboxyhaemoglobin > 40%, and pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary University NHS Trust.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Roy
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010100:Oxygen / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen