Carbon monoxide poisoning

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Carbon Monoxide (CO), known as the 'Silent Killer,' is an odorless, colorless gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-based materials. It is a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths globally, with profound public health implications. CO binds to hemoglobin with 200-250 times greater affinity than oxygen, impairing oxygen delivery and causing cellular toxicity. It also impacts the brain, particularly the basal ganglia and hippocampus. Symptoms of CO poisoning are nonspecific,...