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	*[[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL CARE]] (2.01) - [[~~Medical Gases~~\|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask or assist with BVM or CPAP device as indicated.		*[[Initial Medical Assessment and Care\|INITIAL MEDICAL CARE]] (2.01) - [[Oxygen\|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask or assist with BVM or CPAP device as indicated.
	*Pulse Oximetry may indicate a false positive.		*Pulse Oximetry may indicate a false positive.
	*Draw blood tubes, if available. Cover tubes with cold-pack		*Draw blood tubes, if available. Cover tubes with cold-pack

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	*Keep patient as calm as possible to minimize OXYGEN needs.		*Keep patient as calm as possible to minimize OXYGEN needs.
	*If wheezing is present		*If wheezing is present
	**[[~~Bronchodilators~~\|ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL)]] 2.5 mg via updraft		**[[Albuterol\|ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL)]] 2.5 mg via updraft
	**Consider .5 mg [[~~Bronchodilators~~\|IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)]] via updraft (only one time)		**Consider .5 mg [[Atrovent\|IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)]] via updraft (only one time)
	*Differential Diagnosis		*Differential Diagnosis
	**[[Cyanide_Poisoning\|CYANIDE POISONING]] 5.19		**[[Cyanide_Poisoning\|CYANIDE POISONING]] 5.19

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==Section 3 - RESPIRATORY==
===3.02 CARBON MONOXIDE INHALATION===

==== POSSIBLE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: ====
* Headache.
* Dizziness.
* Weakness.
* Nausea, vomiting.
* Cutaneous flush.
* Ringing in the ears.
* Coma
* Parasthesia
* Anesthesia

1. [[Initial Medical Assessment and Care|INITIAL MEDICAL CARE]] (2.01) - [[Medical Gases|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask or assist with BVM or CPAP device as indicated. (Be aware, Pulse Oximetry may indicate a false positive.)

2. Draw blood tubes, if available. Cover tubes with cold-pack.

3. Keep patient as calm as possible to minimize OXYGEN needs.

4. If wheezing present, [[Bronchodilators|ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL)]] 2.5 mg via updraft. Monitor heart rate. After 2 doses of [[Bronchodilators|ALBUTEROL]] 2.5 mg via updraft, consider .5 mg [[Bronchodilators|IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)]] via updraft (only one time).

5. If the patient is exhibiting altered mental status, the Paramedic should immediately coordinate with the hospital in preparation for the hyperbaric chamber.

6. If the patient is in cardiac arrest, refer to appropriate Practice Parameters and transport to the closest appropriate receiving facility.

'''HYPERBARIC CHAMBERS:'''

'''Florida Hospital-South, Orlando'''

Shands Hospital, Gainesville.

Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne.