Author/Editor | Pirečnik, Anita | |
Title | Aplikacija kisika pri zastrupitvi z ogljikovim monoksidom | |
Translated title | Oxygen administration in carbon monoxide poisoning | |
Type | članek | |
Source | In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 3. Zbornik 4. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 1997 jun 18-21; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino, | |
Publication year | 1997 | |
Volume | str. 415-8 | |
Language | slo | |
Abstract | Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is relatively common and may be life-threatening. The present article reviews basic pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of CO poisoning. The role of oxygen therapy, which should start already in the field, is especially emphasized. A patient with severe CO poisoning is also presented. | |
Descriptors | CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OXYGEN INHALATION THERAPY |