Hyperbaric oxygen for acute carbon monoxide poisoning

Authors :: Weaver, Lindell K.
Hopkins, Ramona O.
Chan, Karen J.
Churchill, Susan
Elliott, C. Gregory
Clemmer, Terry P.
Orme, James F., Jr.
Thomas, Frank O.
Morris, Alan H.
Source :: The New England Journal of Medicine. Oct 3, 2002, Vol. 347 Issue 14, p1057, 11 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen may be beneficial for patients with carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a study of 228 patients. Hyperbaric oxygen is oxygen that is delivered under high pressure. Three treatments within 24 hours can reduce the risk of intellectual deficits caused by carbon monoxide.