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Acute Indication • Barrie, Ontario
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Therapy for carbon monoxide inhalation designed to reduce the risk of permanent brain and nerve damage.
OHIP Coverage Status
Fully Covered by OHIP
Approved clinical protocol under UHMS & Ontario MOH guidelines • Patient self-referrals & physician referrals accepted
Mechanism of Action
Rapidly clears carbon monoxide from the blood and prevents the chemical reactions that lead to delayed brain injury after exposure.
Clinical Criteria (OHIP/UHMS)
- Loss of consciousness or coma
- Neurological impairment
- Cardiac ischemia
- Pregnancy (due to fetal Hb affinity)
Treatment Protocol
3.0 ATA initially (Weaver Protocol) for 1-3 treatments.
Clinical Outcomes
Significantly reduces the risk of delayed neurological sequelae compared to normobaric oxygen alone.
Key References & Evidence
Core Literature
- Weaver LK, et al. Hyperbaric oxygen for acute carbon monoxide poisoning. N Engl J Med. 2002.
Referral & Consultation for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Fully covered by OHIP. Both physician referrals and patient self-referrals are accepted online or via fax at (705) 881-1119. For urgent or time-sensitive indications, please contact our Barrie clinic directly.