Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Department of Respiratory Care: University of Iowa Health Care

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Treatment

If you suspect CO poisoning, have questions, or would like to refer a patient, call 319-356-8220 or UI Hospitals and Clinics information 319-356-1616 and ask for the hyperbaric physician.

On arrival at UI Hospitals and Clinics, the patient will be seen by an hyperbaric oxygen physician and a neurologist.

All patients will require a chest x-ray and ear examination. Myringotomy may be required for those who are not conscious, or those unable to equalize their middle ear pressure. In the conscious patient, this is rarely necessary.

Many patients need to stay overnight and are re-evaluated after the first hyperbariac oxygen treatment.

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Treatment

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Treatment