Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) remains controversial. But there is increasing evidence that its use early in more severe cases of poisoning can reduce the incidence of long-term problems, in particular the delayed neuropsychiatric syndrome.
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Friday 25 February 2011
Thursday 24 February 2011
Wednesday 12 January 2011
New World Health Organisation guidelines
The WHO have just released their new guidelines for indoor air quality.
The new recommendation is a maximum permitted level of around SIX parts per million of CO averaged over a 24 hour period. This reflects the evolution of the way in which we understand CO toxicity.
You can obtain a copy of the report by following this link. Information about CO (co-authored by Dr David Penney) starts at around page 55.
The new recommendation is a maximum permitted level of around SIX parts per million of CO averaged over a 24 hour period. This reflects the evolution of the way in which we understand CO toxicity.
You can obtain a copy of the report by following this link. Information about CO (co-authored by Dr David Penney) starts at around page 55.
Thursday 16 December 2010
Major pub chain sentenced over Merseyside landlord's death
This press release from the HSE makes tells a terrifying but all too familiar story.
Sunday 12 December 2010
Chronic low level exposure and cognitive impairment
Low level exposure to CO shown to cause cognitive impairment in student volunteers.
CO makes you dizzy..
An 'unusual' case of dizziness reported in the Journal of Laryngology and Otology.
Amanda's Law
It is now mandatory for domestic dwellings in the state of New York to be fitted with CO alarms. More information here.
How long before we get similar legislation in the UK?
How long before we get similar legislation in the UK?
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