Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when this odorless, colorless gas is breathed in, produced by the incomplete combustion of heaters, stoves, braziers, or engines, and which reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Warning signs: Headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion, and drowsiness usually appear; with intense exposure, fainting may occur.
When is it an emergency? If several people or pets in the same enclosed space have these symptoms at the same time, it is best to go outdoors immediately and seek emergency care.
Who treats it? In the acute phase the emergency physician steps in; the general practitioner, the internist, and the pediatrician take part in the assessment and follow-up. If you suspect exposure, going to an emergency department without delay is the safest decision.
Data on 115 doctors who treat carbon monoxide poisoning
Which specialist treats carbon monoxide poisoning?
Carbon monoxide poisoning is an emergency that an emergency medicine physician should address right away; a general practitioner or pediatrician may provide follow-up depending on the patient's age. If you have symptoms like dizziness, headache, or confusion after exposure, seek emergency care without delay. You can find these specialists here.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in carbon monoxide poisoning
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when this odorless, colorless gas is breathed in, produced by the incomplete combustion of heaters, stoves, braziers, or engines, and which reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Which doctor treats carbon monoxide poisoning?
Carbon monoxide poisoning is an emergency that an emergency medicine physician should address right away; a general practitioner or pediatrician may provide follow-up depending on the patient's age. If you have symptoms like dizziness, headache, or confusion after exposure, seek emergency care without delay. You can find these specialists here.