Long-Term Outcomes from Hyperbaric Oxygen for Acute CO Poisoning

Weaver LK, Hopkins RO, Chan KJ, et al. · Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine 2014

Level 2 · Prospective cohort / crossover UHMS-approved Long-term Follow-up

Bottom line

Long-term confirmation that the 2002 Weaver NEJM benefit persists.

Outcome

Lower rates of persistent cognitive deficits at 6 years in HBOT arm vs normobaric O2 arm.

Conditions studied

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning — Strong (RCT) — UHMS approved

Full citation

Weaver LK, Hopkins RO, Chan KJ, et al. Long-Term Outcomes from Hyperbaric Oxygen for Acute CO Poisoning. Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. 2014.

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