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- Published on: 4 October 2005
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Dear Editor,
This article highlights the difficulties encountered in screening for possible CO exposure. Venous blood has been shown in several studies to be as 'accurate' as arterial for assessing COHb levels, but even this can be difficult, especailly in large groups of children.
There is a breath meter available (Bedfont Instruments 01634 375614) which gives a digital display of equivalent COHb levels afte...
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