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Carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) results in approximately 50,000 emergency department visits and 2,700 deaths annually in the U.S., primarily due to its nonspecific symptoms which can lead to underrecognition in healthcare settings. The pathophysiology of COP leads to tissue hypoxia and can cause severe complications, including confusion, respiratory failure, and death, especially at high carboxyhemoglobin levels. Treatment includes administering 100% oxygen and possibly hyperbaric oxygen therapy, while prev

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