Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Associated with Lower Short- and Long-Term Mortality in Patients with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causes thousands of deaths worldwide each year, both accidental and intentional. In addition to an acute risk of death, CO poisoning has been associated with increased long-term morbidity and mortality. Standard treatment calls for delivery of 100% oxygen via non-rebreathing facemask, with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) reserved for severe CO poisoning. Whether HBOT improves long-term outcomes over standard treatment remains a debated topic. The authors sought to describe mortality differences in patients with CO poisoning receiving HBOT versus standard therapy.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Abstract Source Type: research