Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and tasteless poisonous gas with a molecular weight similar to air in low concentrations. For this reason, CO, which also defined as the “silent killer”, one of most common causes fatal poisoning. Mortality depends on duration exposure CO its poisoning, still among leading poisonings world. Whether it for suicidal purposes or result accident, preventable, important cause morbidity mortality. In review, aimed review pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis complications It has been tried explain what needs be done diagnosis current treatment approaches.