A 20-year-old fireman comes to the emergency room complaining of headache and dizziness after putting out a garage fire. He does not complain of shortness of breath, and the arterial blood gas shows a normal PO2. There is no cyanosis. Which of the following is the best first step in the management of this patient?
A 20-year-old fireman comes to the emergency room complaining of headache and dizziness after putting out a garage fire. He does not complain of shortness of breath, and the arterial blood gas shows a normal PO2. There is no cyanosis. Which of the following is the best first step in the management of this patient?
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A 20-year-old fireman comes to the emergency room complaining of headache and dizziness after putting out a garage fire. He does not complain of shortness of breath, and the arterial blood gas shows a normal PO2. There is no cyanosis. Which of the following is the best first step in the management of this patient?
β Correct Answer: C. Obtain carboxyhemoglobin level
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