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PL CMO (1998)5: Carbon monoxide: The forgotten killer

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health; Chief Medical Officer
  • Published date:
    7 September 1998
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    1998
  • Series number:
    PL CMO (1998)5
  • Pages:
    6
  • Superseded by:
    PL CMO (2002)2: Carbon monoxide: The forgotten killer
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

This letter brings together the most up-to-date information on Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. It sets out the main CO sources in the home; describes the signs and symptoms which should be looked for; explains the investigations which may be necessary to establish whether a case of CO poisoning has occurred; describes how cases should be managed; and gives sources of further advice and information. This has been replaced by PL CMO(2002)2

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