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Table 1 Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning depending on the level of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood

From: Pharmacological treatment of inhalation injury after nuclear or radiological incidents: The Chinese and German approach

Carboxyhemoglobin (%)

Symptom

<  5

No symptoms

5–10

Visual impairments

10–20

Headaches, palpitations, dyspnea

20–30

Worsening of symptoms

30–40

Somnolence, unconsciousness

40–60

Coma

>  60

Death

  1. In addition to carboxyhemoglobin levels, symptoms also depend on the absolute hemoglobin concentration and the health status of the victim. Source: [23]