Iranian Journal of Toxicology
مجله سم شناسی و مسمومیتهای ایران
IJT
Medical Sciences
http://ijt.arakmu.ac.ir
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2008-2967
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10.61186/ijt
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Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Poisoning Referral Center
Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Poisoning Referral Center
عمومى
General
پژوهشي
Research
<span style="font-weight: bold">Bachground:</span> Acute carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) is a common problem that occurs more frequently during winter and leads to serious complications. In our Poisoning Referral Center, the incidence and complications of acute COP has not been evaluated previously. Therefore we designed a study to evaluate its significance in our center. <br>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Methods & Materials: </span>111 cases of acute COP admitted during five last years period were studied retrospectively by means of data collection forms.
<br><span style="font-weight: bold">Results:</span> COP was common in ages 21-30 years. The principal exposure sites were living rooms (36.9%) and bathrooms (31.5%). The majority of the cases were due to malfunctioning gas heaters (63.1%). Decreased level of consciousness (63.9%) was the most common clinical manifestations on admission. None of the poisonings were suicidal. Only two patients died of the poisoning. <br>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Conclusion:</span> In conclusion, COP is relatively uncommon in our center despite the huge turnover of patients. Educational programs are needed to warn the public about the equipment that generate CO and the general clinical symptoms of CO poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning, Winter
Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning, Winter
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http://ijt.arakmu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2-59&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Ahmad
Yaraghi
احمد
یراقی
10031947532846003451
10031947532846003451
No
Department of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Department of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Nastaran
Ezadi Mood
نسترن
ایزدی مود
izadi@med,mui.ac.ir
10031947532846003452
10031947532846003452
Yes
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Ali
Mohammad Sabzghabaee
علی
محمد سبز قبایی
10031947532846003453
10031947532846003453
No
Department of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Department of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Amir Hooshang
Zargarzadeh
امیر هوشنگ
زرگرزاده
10031947532846003454
10031947532846003454
No
Department of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Department of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Kamran
Montazeri
کامران
منتظری
10031947532846003455
10031947532846003455
No
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Farzad
Gheshlaghi
فرزاد
قشلاقی
10031947532846003456
10031947532846003456
No
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Alireza
Shiri
علیرضا
شیری
10031947532846003457
10031947532846003457
No
General Physician, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
General Physician, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran