Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

100% O₂ + consider HBO

First 30 seconds

  1. 1Remove from source
  2. 2High-flow O₂ 15 L via non-rebreather
  3. 3Continuous ECG, glucose

Hb bound by CO → tissue hypoxia. SpO₂ falsely normal.

A

Airway

  • Patency, protect
  • Adjuncts / definitive airway
B

Breathing

  • RR, SpO₂
  • O₂ to target sats
C

Circulation

  • HR, BP, IV access
  • Fluids/vasopressors
D

Disability

  • AVPU/GCS, pupils, glucose
E

Exposure

  • Full exposure, bleeding, source
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Clinical Decisions in Seconds