You are managing a patient with suspected CO poisoning from using a kerosene heater in his home during a cold winter night. What is the lowest SpCO reading considered to be objective for initiating treatment for the? exposure?
A. SpCO? >10 percent
B. SpCO? >30 percent
C. SpCO? >70 percent
D. SpCO? >50 percent
Answer: A. SpCO? >10 percent
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