Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

  • Olson KR, Patel MM (2006). Management of poisoning and drug overdose. In DC Dale, DD Federman, eds., ACP Medicine, section 8, chap. 1. New York: WebMD.

  • Phin N (2005). Carbon monoxide poisoning (acute), search date August 2004. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence. Also available online: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.


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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: March 18, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology

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