Kohlenmonoxid ist ein für Menschen nicht wahrnehmbares Gas, das bereits bei geringen
Konzentrationen toxisch wirken kann. Dieser Beitrag beschreibt das in der im November
2021
veröffentlichten S2k-Leitlinie „Diagnostik und Therapie der Kohlenmonoxidvergiftung“
empfohlene Vorgehen zum Erkennen, Behandeln und Vermeiden einer Kohlenmonoxidvergiftung
[1].
Abstract
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a particularly dangerous gas: due to its odourless, colourless
and tasteless consistency, it spreads unrecognized in available rooms, even penetrating
concrete
walls. It thus causes symptoms in patients that are far from the emission source of
the gas. Emergency services are often confronted with diffuse operating reports ranging
from malaise to
gastroenteritis to unclear unconsciousness. The sources of exposure are various and
range from defective heating systems, insufficiently ventilated garages, wood pellet
stores and charcoal
grills used indoors (with suicidal intent) to the consumption of water pipes [1].
The S2k guideline “Diagnosis and Therapy of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning”, which was
published in November 2021, provides important recommendations for the recognition,
treatment, and
prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning [1].
Schlüsselwörter
Kohlenmonoxid - Carboxyhämoglobin - hyperbare Sauerstofftherapie - Leitlinie
Keywords
Carbon Monoxide - Carboxyhaemoglobin - hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - Guidelines
