Acil Servise Başvuran Hastaların Gizli Karbon Monoksit Zehirlenmesi Açısından Değerlendirilmesi

Aim: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate patients who present the emergency department with atypical symptoms in terms occult Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and secondary compare invasive non-invasive values Carboxyhemglobin (COHb) levels high CO levels.
 Material Method: This prospective descriptive was conducted on 2775 adult visited Emergency Department (ED) between January 1 March 31, 2015. COHb individuals applied non-specific complaints were measured a multiwave pulse oximeter device date application, age, gender, complaint, smoking history, pregnancy status, COHb, blood metHb parameters recorded preformed form. Values under 10% smokers 6.6% non-smokers as secret intoxication.
 Results: 52.8% male 34.4% smokers. rate pregnant women among female 13.4%. first three shortness breath, chest pain stomach ache. It determined that mean 1.44±1.65 arterial gas 1.75±1.63 finger measurement. A highly significant positive correlation found two averages. value by both techniques higher non-pregnant patients. latent intoxication 1% 0.1% non-smokers.
 Conclusion: We came conclusion measurement can make contributions diagnosis carbonmonoxyde intoxications.