Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning following natural disasters has proven to be a significant
source of morbidity and mortality [
[1]
]. Hurricanes precipitate disruptions to the power grid and gas-powered generators
are implicated as a common source of CO exposure [
[1]
]. CO toxicity itself can result in nonspecific symptoms, requiring heightened suspicion
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Publication History
Published online: March 08, 2019
Accepted:
March 8,
2019
Received in revised form:
March 6,
2019
Received:
February 6,
2019
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