CompletedNot Applicable

End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide as a Measure of Carboxyhemoglobin in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

United States151 participantsStarted 2006-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a relationship exists between EtCO2 and carboxyhemoglobin levels in carbon monoxide exposure. Our hypothesis is that a liner relationship exists between EtCO2 and carboxyhemoglobin in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Carbon monoxide exposure Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years old * Suicide attempt * Unable to provide informed consent * Pregnant

What they're measuring

EtCO2

Timeframe: Immediately upon study enrollment, an average time of 30 minutes post arrival to the hospital.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01859156

SponsorHennepin Healthcare Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2014-07

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