Regarding carbon monoxide poisoning, the wrong statement
Correct Answer: Oxygen dissociation curve shifted to right
Description: Since Hb has more affinity to CO than oxygen, it results in anaemic hypoxia. PO2 remain normal as it is the dissolved form. Hb-O2 dissociation curve shifts to left. Treatment for CO poisoning is by hyperbaric oxygen. But 95% O2 + 5% CO2 can also be used. CO is a gaseous vasodilator.
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