Case Report South Med J 2004

Ice storm-related carbon monoxide poisonings in North Carolina: a reminder

Ghim M, Severance H — South Med J, 2004

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers reported on over 200 patients treated at a single facility for carbon monoxide poisoning after an ice storm caused widespread power outages in North Carolina.

What They Found

Out of more than 200 patients evaluated, 176 were treated in the Emergency Department and released, and three were admitted to the hospital. Eighteen patients received hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and were discharged, while three others left before completing their HBOT treatment.

Canadian Relevance

This study covers carbon monoxide poisoning, which is a Health Canada-recognised indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. No direct Canadian connection (authors or study location) was identified.

Study Limitations

This report describes a specific event at a single facility and discusses only three detailed cases, limiting its generalizability.

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Study Details

Study Type	Case Report
Category	Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	15586595
Year Published	2004
Journal	South Med J
MeSH Terms	Adult; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; Child; Emergency Medical Services; Heating; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; North Carolina; Weather

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