Carbon monoxide poisoning surveillance in the Veterans Health Administration, 2010-2017.
Gina OdaRussell RyonoCynthia Lucero-ObusanPatricia SchirmerMark HolodniyPublished in: BMC public health (2019)
Our findings support the use of ICD-coded data for targeted CO poisoning surveillance, however, improvements are needed in ICD coding to reduce the percentage of cases coded with unknown injury intent and/or CO poisoning source. Prevalence of CO poisoning among Veterans is consistent with other U.S. estimates. Since most cases are unintentional, opportunities exist for provider and patient education to reduce risk.