Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
The affinity of carbon monoxide for
hemoglobin is how many times that of oxygen.
A
210
2
Q
Sx:
(1) Headache
(2) Dizziness
(3) Confusion
(4) Nausea
(5) Vomiting
(6) Tightness across the forehead
A
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
3
Q
Treatment of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A
(1) Getting the diver to fresh air
(2) 100% surface oxygen
(3) Transport to hyperbaric or medical treatment facility.
Note: Hyperbaric therapy is the definitive treatment of choice and transportation to
a recompression chamber should not be delayed except to stabilize the patient
