Journal de gynécologie, obstétrique et biologie de la reproduction
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J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris) · Apr 2014
Review[Ten practical issues concerning acute poisoning with carbon monoxide in pregnant women].
The poisoning of carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of death by poisoning in France. Its consequences are potentially serious to the fetus. Literature is ancient and little known. ⋯ Oxygen therapy should be offered in all cases of CO poisoning, especially if there are maternal symptoms during exposure. In addition, a fetal echography directed on the cephalic pole - even a fetal magnetic resonance imaging three weeks after exposure - should also be proposed.