Q. Regarding carbon monoxide poisoning (Solved)

1. CO has an affinity for Hb that is about 2000 times that of oxygen

2. Hyperbaric oxygen is indicated as a treatment for all patients with CO Hb levels >20%

3. The average concentration of CO in the atmosphere is about 0.1ppm

4. With room air at 1atm the elimination half time of CO is about 80 minutes

5. The foetus is resistant to the effects of CO exposure