Research Article

Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake

Volume: 7 Number: 1 April 30, 2025
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Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake

Abstract

Objective: Carbon monoxide poisoning is a significant public health concern that can increase following natural disasters. This study aims to determine the frequency, etiological causes, and clinical characteristics of carbon monoxide poisoning cases presenting to the emergency department in the post-earthquake period following the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on February 6, 2023. Materials and Methods: This study includes the demographic and clinical data of patients diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning who presented to the emergency department following the earthquake. Patients' age, gender, presenting symptoms, carboxyhemoglobin levels, treatment approaches, and clinical outcomes were recorded. The data were analyzed by comparing the pre-earthquake and post-earthquake periods. Results: A significant increase in the number of patients presenting to the emergency department due to carbon monoxide poisoning was observed in the post-earthquake period. Most cases were associated with the use of heaters and generators in temporary shelter areas with inadequate ventilation. Clinically, the most common presenting symptoms were headache, dizziness, and altered consciousness. Additionally, the proportion of cases requiring hyperbaric oxygen therapy was found to have significantly increased. Conclusion: A significant increase in the incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning was observed following the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. This finding highlights the importance of ensuring safe heating methods and raising public awareness in the post-disaster period. Preventive strategies aimed at reducing carbon monoxide exposure should be developed as part of disaster management.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Emergency Medicine, Environmental Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 17, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Küçük, Ö. F., Gedik, M. S., Güler, M. A., Kilci, A. İ., Hakkoymaz, H., Tepe, M., Alkaya, M., Yılmaz, M. M., Koçer, M., & Aksay, E. (2025). Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Eurasian Journal of Toxicology, 7(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.51262/ejtox.1659460
AMA
1.Küçük ÖF, Gedik MS, Güler MA, et al. Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Eurasian J Tox. 2025;7(1):1-4. doi:10.51262/ejtox.1659460
Chicago
Küçük, Ömer Faruk, Muhammed Semih Gedik, Muhammed Ali Güler, et al. 2025. “Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake”. Eurasian Journal of Toxicology 7 (1): 1-4. https://doi.org/10.51262/ejtox.1659460.
EndNote
Küçük ÖF, Gedik MS, Güler MA, Kilci Aİ, Hakkoymaz H, Tepe M, Alkaya M, Yılmaz MM, Koçer M, Aksay E (April 1, 2025) Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Eurasian Journal of Toxicology 7 1 1–4.
IEEE
[1]Ö. F. Küçük et al., “Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake”, Eurasian J Tox, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 1–4, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.51262/ejtox.1659460.
ISNAD
Küçük, Ömer Faruk - Gedik, Muhammed Semih - Güler, Muhammed Ali - Kilci, Ali İhsan - Hakkoymaz, Hakan - Tepe, Murat - Alkaya, Muhammed - Yılmaz, Muhammet Mustafa - Koçer, Mürsel - Aksay, Erdem. “Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake”. Eurasian Journal of Toxicology 7/1 (April 1, 2025): 1-4. https://doi.org/10.51262/ejtox.1659460.
JAMA
1.Küçük ÖF, Gedik MS, Güler MA, Kilci Aİ, Hakkoymaz H, Tepe M, Alkaya M, Yılmaz MM, Koçer M, Aksay E. Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Eurasian J Tox. 2025;7:1–4.
MLA
Küçük, Ömer Faruk, et al. “Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake”. Eurasian Journal of Toxicology, vol. 7, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 1-4, doi:10.51262/ejtox.1659460.
Vancouver
1.Ömer Faruk Küçük, Muhammed Semih Gedik, Muhammed Ali Güler, Ali İhsan Kilci, Hakan Hakkoymaz, Murat Tepe, Muhammed Alkaya, Muhammet Mustafa Yılmaz, Mürsel Koçer, Erdem Aksay. Evaluation of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Observed After the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Eurasian J Tox. 2025 Apr. 1;7(1):1-4. doi:10.51262/ejtox.1659460

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