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PL CNO (2002)2: Carbon monoxide: The forgotten killer
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Document type:Professional letter
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Author:Department of Health; Chief Nursing Officer
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Published date:25 February 2002
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:2002
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Series number:PL CNO (2002)2; equivalent to
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Pages:6
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Supersedes/replaces:
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Copyright holder:Crown
This letter brings together the most up-to-date information on CO poisoning and updates the CMO letter of September 1998. It sets out the main sources of CO 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.
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