[Carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnant woman]

Przegl Lek. 2015;72(9):482-4.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Parturition
  • Pregnancy