End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide as a Measure of Carboxyhemoglobin in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute151 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a relationship exists between EtCO2 and carboxyhemoglobin levels in carbon monoxide exposure. Our hypothesis is that a liner relationship exists between EtCO2 and carboxyhemoglobin in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

151

Conditions

Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Carbon monoxide exposure Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years old * Suicide attempt * Unable to provide informed consent * Pregnant

Locations (1)

Hennepin County Medical Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

EtCO2

The EtCO2 level is measured by capnography and compared to the carboxyhemoglobin level.

Time frame: Immediately upon study enrollment, an average time of 30 minutes post arrival to the hospital.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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