Emergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workers
Introduction/Aim Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon compounds and is a leading cause of poising throughout the world. The objective of this paper is to analyze 5 cases of acute carbon monoxide poisoning in petroleum industry workers, occupying a shared accommod...
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| author | Peričević-Medić Sonja Ljujić Jovana Mikov Ivan Španović Milorad Sakač Slađana |
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| description | Introduction/Aim Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon compounds and is a leading cause of poising throughout the world. The objective of this paper is to analyze 5 cases of acute carbon monoxide poisoning in petroleum industry workers, occupying a shared accommodation and to present diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive measures. Case report the workers had to be treated by the emergency medical service during the night for health problems arising from carbon monoxide inhalation from a faulty installation. Venous blood samples were collected to measure the concentration of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and gas analyses were done upon admission and 120 minutes later. They were treated with parenteral therapy and oxygen by mask, and they made a complete recovery. Conclusion Faulty installation of a gas-powered heating system caused acute carbon monoxide poisoning in 5 people occupying the space. After 120 minutes in a closed environment, the carbon monoxide concentration was high enough to cause a significant increase of COHb in the venous blood. Prompt diagnosis and adequate therapy are crucial to ensure a favorable treatment outcome. Preventive measures, such as educating workers and introducing health and safety measures into the work environment are extremely important in preventing accidents such as these. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-334c8d8a46d749118136ed6449fb0f822022-12-21T19:48:56ZengCity Medical emergency department, BelgradeHalo 1942334-64772334-64772020-01-012631381422334-64772003138PEmergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workersPeričević-Medić Sonja0Ljujić Jovana1Mikov Ivan2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2324-3481Španović Milorad3Sakač Slađana4Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Medicinski fakultet, Katedra za medicinu rada, Novi Sad, SerbiaDom zdravlja Subotica, Služba hitne medicinske pomoći, Subotica, SerbiaUniverzitet u Novom Sadu, Medicinski fakultet, Katedra za medicinu rada, Novi Sad, SerbiaUniverzitet u Novom Sadu, Medicinski fakultet, Katedra za medicinu rada, Novi Sad, SerbiaKlinički centar Vojvodine, Novi Sad, SerbiaIntroduction/Aim Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon compounds and is a leading cause of poising throughout the world. The objective of this paper is to analyze 5 cases of acute carbon monoxide poisoning in petroleum industry workers, occupying a shared accommodation and to present diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive measures. Case report the workers had to be treated by the emergency medical service during the night for health problems arising from carbon monoxide inhalation from a faulty installation. Venous blood samples were collected to measure the concentration of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and gas analyses were done upon admission and 120 minutes later. They were treated with parenteral therapy and oxygen by mask, and they made a complete recovery. Conclusion Faulty installation of a gas-powered heating system caused acute carbon monoxide poisoning in 5 people occupying the space. After 120 minutes in a closed environment, the carbon monoxide concentration was high enough to cause a significant increase of COHb in the venous blood. Prompt diagnosis and adequate therapy are crucial to ensure a favorable treatment outcome. Preventive measures, such as educating workers and introducing health and safety measures into the work environment are extremely important in preventing accidents such as these.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2334-6477/2020/2334-64772003138P.pdfcarbon monoxidepoisoningpetroleum industrywork environment |
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| title | Emergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workers |
| title_full | Emergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workers |
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| title_short | Emergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workers |
| title_sort | emergency carbon monoxide poisoning therapy for petroleum industry workers |
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