At what level of carboxyhemoglobin saturation is hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy indicated for an adult patient?

a. Greater than 10%
b. Greater than 15%
c. Greater than 20%
d. Greater than 25%


ANS: D
Box 41-7 lists current criteria for selecting patients with acute carbon monoxide poisoning for treatment with HBO.

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