Is Transcutaneous Carbon Monoxide Saturation of E-cigarette Users Comparable to That of Smokers?

University Hospital, Tours1,116 enrolled

Overview

Suspicions of carbon monoxide poisoning that lead to the treatment of victims are numerous. Measurement of transcutaneous carbon monoxide saturation (SpCO) is a useful diagnostic and triage tool for victims and the toxic threshold is clearly defined for both non-smokers (SpCO\> 5%) and smokers ( SpCO\> 10%). Currently, the use of e-cigarettes is democratizing. Unfortunately, the threshold for toxic SpCO is not defined for this patient profile. The risk is treating in excess or worse than underestimating carbon monoxide poisoning in e-cigarette users who would be exposed to carbon monoxide exposure.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

1,116

Conditions

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Interventions

Pulse CO-oximetryOTHER

Measuring blood Carbon Monoxide levels with Pulse CO-oximetry (SpCO)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient presenting to adult emergency department * Age ≥ 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Passive exposure to tobacco * Mixed exposure (tobacco / e-cigarette) * Patient having objected to the processing of his data

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Blood Carbon Monoxide levels measurements