Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Safety Tips for Practitioners in the Long-Term Care Setting

Ijeoma M. Muo, MD, MPH; Steven R. Gambert, MD, MACP, AGSF

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Safety Tips for Practitioners in the Long-Term Care Setting

Ijeoma M. Muo, MD, MPH; Steven R. Gambert, MD, MACP, AGSF

April 2015

Carbon monoxide toxicity often escapes recognition in older adults. This clinical tip sheet reviews risk factors, diagnostic considerations, and other resources and considerations that clinicians should discuss with residents and their families when they are released to the community. Login above to download a printable PDF of this tip sheet.

This resource is a companion to the case report Carbon Monoxide Toxicity in Older Adults.

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