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ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Diagnosis, Prognostic Factors, Treatment Strategies, and Future Perspectives.

Mohd Afzal, Shagun Agarwal, Rabab H Elshaikh, Asaad M A Babker, Ranjay Kumar Choudhary, Pranav Kumar Prabhakar, Farhana Zahir, Ashok Kumar Sah

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Review in Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Mohd AfzalDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Arogyam Institute of Paramedical & Allied Sciences (Affiliated to H.N.B.Uttarakhand Medical Education University), Roorkee 247661, India.ORCID 0009-0004-0548-3379
Shagun AgarwalSchool of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida 203201, India.ORCID 0000-0003-4265-2958
Rabab H ElshaikhDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied & Health Sciences, A' Sharqiyah University, Ibra 400, Oman.ORCID 0000-0003-0973-8661
Asaad M A BabkerDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman 4184, United Arab Emirates.ORCID 0000-0002-5022-5676
Ranjay Kumar ChoudharyDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Amity Medical School, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram 122412, India.
Pranav Kumar PrabhakarParul Institute of Applied Sciences & Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Vadodara 391760, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8130-1822
Farhana ZahirDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia.
Ashok Kumar SahDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied & Health Sciences, A' Sharqiyah University, Ibra 400, Oman.ORCID 0000-0002-7762-4351

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a significant public health issue, with diagnosis often complicated by non-specific symptoms and limited access to specialised tools. Early detection is vital for preventing long-term complications. The review examines diagnostic challenges, prognostic factors, management strategies, and future advancements in CO poisoning. It highlights the limitations of current diagnostic techniques such as blood carboxyhaemoglobin levels and pulse CO-oximetry, while exploring emerging methods for rapid detection. Prognosis is influenced by exposure severity and delayed treatment, which increases the risk of neurological damage. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) remains the primary treatment but is not always accessible. Advances in portable CO-oximeters and biomarkers offer potential for improved early diagnosis and monitoring. Addressing resource limitations and refining treatment protocols are crucial for better patient outcomes. Future research should focus on personalised management strategies and the integration of modern technologies to enhance care.

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biomarkerscarbon monoxide poisoninghyperbaric oxygenationpublic health

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PMID40075828
PMCPMC11899572

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