Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report
Abstract Background Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious yet frequently overlooked condition with diverse and nonspecific clinical presentations. The analysis of Lithuanian statistics reveals fluctuations in patient admissions and consultations through the poisoning center over a four-year pe...
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| description | Abstract Background Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious yet frequently overlooked condition with diverse and nonspecific clinical presentations. The analysis of Lithuanian statistics reveals fluctuations in patient admissions and consultations through the poisoning center over a four-year period, with notable variations in fatality rates. Despite these trends, CO poisoning remains a significant public health concern due to its potential for severe long-term sequelae or death. Case This case report focuses on two distinct presentations of CO poisoning in a young couple, illustrating the varied manifestations and outcomes of this toxic exposure. The first case describes a 23-year-old male presenting with altered consciousness and neurological symptoms, while the second case involves a 21-year-old pregnant female presenting with cardiovascular symptoms, including Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Discussion Highlights include the challenges in diagnosing CO poisoning; factors influencing the severity and symptoms of CO poisoning; potential complications; and considerations for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) in severe cases and pregnancy. Conclusion These cases illustrate the importance of recognizing CO poisoning, advocating for oxygen therapy as the first-line treatment, and calling for further research to improve understanding, treatment, and prevention of this potentially fatal condition. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9920ed69c5594a9ebcf7a84ddeed4a5c2025-08-20T02:39:43ZengBMCInternational Journal of Emergency Medicine1865-13802024-12-011711510.1186/s12245-024-00777-0Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case reportDeimante Baksevice0Aida Mankute-Use1Austeja Bernotaite-Morkune2Egle Zelbiene3Department of Emergency Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesAbstract Background Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious yet frequently overlooked condition with diverse and nonspecific clinical presentations. The analysis of Lithuanian statistics reveals fluctuations in patient admissions and consultations through the poisoning center over a four-year period, with notable variations in fatality rates. Despite these trends, CO poisoning remains a significant public health concern due to its potential for severe long-term sequelae or death. Case This case report focuses on two distinct presentations of CO poisoning in a young couple, illustrating the varied manifestations and outcomes of this toxic exposure. The first case describes a 23-year-old male presenting with altered consciousness and neurological symptoms, while the second case involves a 21-year-old pregnant female presenting with cardiovascular symptoms, including Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Discussion Highlights include the challenges in diagnosing CO poisoning; factors influencing the severity and symptoms of CO poisoning; potential complications; and considerations for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) in severe cases and pregnancy. Conclusion These cases illustrate the importance of recognizing CO poisoning, advocating for oxygen therapy as the first-line treatment, and calling for further research to improve understanding, treatment, and prevention of this potentially fatal condition.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00777-0 |
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| title | Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report |
| title_full | Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report |
| title_fullStr | Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report |
| title_short | Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report |
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