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If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air. Seek immediate medical help. PREVENTION Install a carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home. Place an additional detector near any major gas-burning appliances (such as a furnace or water h...[read article]

Tests for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Blood gases is a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in your blood. It also determines the acidity(pH) of your blood.Usually, blood is taken from a...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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An electrocardiogram(ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.  More
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Medical Procedures for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o...  More
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a special chamber, sometimes called a pressure chamber, to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.Some, but not very many, hospit...  More
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