In which of the following clinical situations would you recommend hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, if available?

1. Carbon monoxide poisoning
2. Respiratory or cardiac arrest
3. Severe trauma
4. Cyanide poisoning
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
d. 1, 2, and 4 only


ANS: A
Carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning may necessitate HBO therapy.

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