TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1978//
TI  - Retinal hemorrhages in subacute carbon monoxide poisoning. Exposures in homes with blocked furnace flues
JO  - JAMA journal of the American Medical Association
A1  - Kelley, J. S.
A1  - Sophocleus, G. J.
SP  - 1515
EP  - 1517
VL  - 239
IS  - 15
N2  - Three incidences of carbon monoxide poisoning occurred owing to defective heating systems. Twelve persons were affected; of these, three lost their lives. Because the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning closely resemble flu and other common illnesses, correct diagnosis was not made as promptly as it might have been. Hemorrhages were found in the nerve fiber layer of the retina in all five of the patients who had been exposed for more than 12 hours. It is our contention, therefore, that complete examination of the patient should always include ohthalmoscopy, and that the finding of retinal hemorrhages, in addition to nausea, headache, and dizziness, should aler the physician to the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0098-7484
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -