Carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnant woman
Pietrus, Młosz.; Paprota, Pł.; Radziszewska, R.; Huras, H.; Ludwin, A.; Wiecheć, M.; Nocuń, A.; Ossowski, P.; Knafel, A.; Kiałka, M.; Kłyszejko-Molska, J.; Pityński, K.; Załustowicz, A.; Banaś, T.
Przeglad Lekarski 72(9): 482-484
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240 PMID: 26827573 Document Number: 685694
Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most frequent types of poisoning caused by gases. Exposure of a pregnant woman to carbon monoxide is connected with transmission of this gas to her fetus what may cause oxygen deficiency, and further, the damage to its organs. The article describes a case of carbon monoxide poisoning of a 28-weeks pregnant woman who was treated in a hyperbaric chamber. Therapy was successful and the woman gave birth to a healthy, full term infant. In case of poisoning to a pregnant woman the above seems to be the most advantageous solution.