Jurnal Rekonstruksi & Estetik
ISSN 2301-7937
Vol. 1 / No. 1 / Published : 2012-07
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Original Article :
Carbon monoxide intoxication
Author :
- Tomie Hermawan Soekamto*1
- David S Perdanakusuma*2
- Mahasiswa
- Dosen
Abstract :
Carbon monoxide intoxication is one of the leading causes of morbidity and death from poisoning worldwide. CO intoxication is a particularly serious consequence of smoke inhalation and may count as much as 80% of fatalities from inhalation injury. The clinical manifestations and effects of CO intoxication are diverse and easily confused with other illness. A high index of suspicion is essential to make the diagnosis of CO intoxication. Reported one case, a 34 years old female patient, with severe carbon monoxide intoxication whom presented many clinical manifestations. She was treated with supplemental oxygen and aggressive supporting care, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and rehabilitation therapy.
Keyword :
Carbon monoxide, intoxication,
References :
Louise W Kao,(2004) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Inggris : Emerg MedClin
lvan Blumenthal,(2001) Carbon monoxide poisoning Inggris : J R Soc Med
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