https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2021.9677
Chronic carbon monoxide poisoning. A report of two cases
Submitted: 12 February 2021
Accepted: 20 April 2021
Published: 28 June 2021
Accepted: 20 April 2021
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If acute carbon monoxide poisoning is a well-known emergency situation, this is not the case for chronic poisoning. The missed diagnosis of acute CO poisoning is a well-known problem but the identification of a chronic poisoning is very challenging. Knowledge and awareness of chronic poisoning is less defined and probably there is a great number of patients with undiagnosed chronic CO poisoning. It is possible that in case of missed diagnosis because of non-specific symptoms, chronic CO poisoning could be responsible for significant morbidity. We describe the case of a married couple who were rescued almost simultaneously, to show this clinical condition.
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Riccardi, A., Bientinesi, P., Monteverdi, M., & Lerza, R. (2021). Chronic carbon monoxide poisoning. A report of two cases. Emergency Care Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2021.9677
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