Variability in Treatment for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Japan: A Multicenter Retrospective Survey

Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Poisoning Referral Center

Bachground: Acute carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) is a common problem that occurs more frequently during winter and leads to serious complications. In our Poisoning Referral Center, the incidence and complications of acute COP has not been evaluated previously. Therefore we designed a study to evaluate its significance in our center. Methods & Materials: 111 cases of acute COP admitted duri...

An Outbreak of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Yamagata Prefecture Following the Great East Japan Earthquake

Background: In the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake, most of the areas in Yamagata prefecture experienced a serious power failure lasting for approximately 24 hours. A number of households were subsequently poisoned with carbon monoxide (CO) due to various causes. In this study, we conducted a survey of CO poisoning during the disaster. Methods: A questionnaire regarding CO poisonin...

A multicenter retrospective survey of poisoning after consumption of products containing synthetic chemicals in Japan.

OBJECTIVE We conducted a multicenter retrospective survey of patients poisoned by synthetic chemicals (SCs) in Japan. METHODS Letters were sent to 467 emergency facilities requesting participation in the study, and questionnaires were mailed to facilities that agreed to participate. Patients The study participants were patients who were transported to emergency facilities between January 2006...

Carbon monoxide poisoning: investigations and treatment.

acute carbon monoxide poisoning in a poisoning referral center

bachground: acute carbon monoxide poisoning (cop) is a common problem that occurs more frequently during winter and leads to serious complications. in our poisoning referral center, the incidence and complications of acute cop has not been evaluated previously. therefore we designed a study to evaluate its significance in our center. methods & materials: 111 cases of acute cop admitted during f...