WHAT IS THE LEVEL?

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WHAT IS THE LEVEL?

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Sea_gull
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08/29/06 - 09:45 PM

What which level of CarboxyHb (in %) ,symptoms of Poisoning of CO start ? And what is the most commons symptom ?

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08/29/06 - 10:19 PM

10% city levels

20-30% mild symptoms

30-50% moderate to severe

over 50% may be fatal

As to most common symptom, don´t know maybe shortness of breath, chest pain also is common.

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08/30/06 - 02:16 PM

juanma0 wrote:
10% city levels

20-30% mild symptoms

30-50% moderate to severe

over 50% may be fatal

As to most common symptom, don´t know maybe shortness of breath, chest pain also is common.

Symptoms start when CarboxyHb = 10%
Most common symptom = Headache
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