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Carbon monoxide intoxication continues to be one of the most common causes of morbidity due to poisoning in the United States.^1,2 It may be intentional or accidental, and exposure may be lethal. Approximately 600 accidental deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning are reported annually in the United States,³ and the number of intentional carbon monoxide–related deaths is 5 to 10 times higher.¹ The rate of accidental death caused by carbon monoxide from motor vehicles is higher in the northern United States and peaks during the winter months.⁴ The intentional deaths occur year-round without significant peaks.¹ The severe winter of 1995–1996 . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Sources of Carbon Monoxide

Pathophysiology

Clinical Signs and Symptoms

Delayed Neuropsychiatric Syndrome

Diagnosis

Treatment

Normobaric versus Hyperbaric Oxygen

Prevention

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From the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston.

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