Serum glucose/potassium ratio as an indicator of early and delayed outcomes of acute carbon monoxide poisoning.

Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a major health problem associated with a high rate of severe morbidity and mortality.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the serum glucose/potassium (Glu/K) ratio as a quick predictor of both early and delayed unfavorable outcomes following acute CO poisoning.

Patients And Methods: This prospective cohort study included 136 patients with acute CO poisoning admitted at Tanta Poison Control Center, Egypt, between January 2023 and June 2024.