Mass Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Family: A Case Report from Nepalgunj

Authors

  • Rajesh Kumar Mandal Department of Internal Medicine, Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, Nepal
  • Nirmal Shakya Department of Internal Medicine, Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, Nepal
  • Sanket Kumar Risal Department of Internal Medicine, Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, Nepal
  • Rajani KC Shah Department of Internal Medicine, Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, Nepal

Keywords:

Carbon monoxide poisoning, carboxyhemoglobin, hypoxia

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced as a by-product of the complete combustion of hydrocarbons. CO binds rapidly to Haemoglobin (Hb), leading to the formation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb), so the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood will be decreased and causing tissue hypoxia. We present the case of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in a family where four members were reported dead and three unconscious in the morning after sleeping in a room with burning briquettes. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal. Public awareness about such poisoning is essential for prevention.

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2022-08-03

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Mass Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Family: A Case Report from Nepalgunj. (2022). Nepal Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1), 122-125. https://doi.org/10.3126/njhs.v2i1.47184

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022)

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Case Reports

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Mass Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Family: A Case Report from Nepalgunj. (2022). Nepal Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1), 122-125. https://doi.org/10.3126/njhs.v2i1.47184