Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Fetal outcomes due to acute carbon monoxide poisoning
| Outcome | Gestational Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomical malformations (skeletal & limb abnormalities), low birth weight, | 1st trimester | |
| Brain malformations (anoxic encephalopathy), down syndrome, cerebral palsy, mental & psychomotor development functional changes, fetal brain dysgenesis | 2nd and 3rd trimester | Neurological changes can be incited during the first trimester if cyanide exposure is significant |
