Delayed neurological sequelae of carbon monoxide poisoning: a case report

Authors

  • Sunny Kumar Sah MDGP Resident, Dept. of General Practice and Emergency Medicine,Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal.
  • Shaswat Regmi Resident,Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Keywords:

Carbon monoxide, delayed neurological sequelae, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

Abstract

Delayed neurological sequelae of Carbon Monoxide poisoning is commonest neurological complication of CO poisoning. Presentation can be confusing with other differentials like stroke and delayed neuropathy of OP poisoning. Imaging like MRI head can be helpful for diagnosis. Different predicting tools are available for the development of DNS. Early detection and prompt management of CO poisoning with normobaric oxygen can prevent DNS. Some conditions requires Hyperbaric oxygen too.

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Published

2022-07-01

How to Cite

Sah, S. K., & Regmi, S. (2022). Delayed neurological sequelae of carbon monoxide poisoning: a case report. Journal of General Practice and Emergency Medicine of Nepal, 9(13), 45–48. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/jgpemn/article/view/89801

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 13 (2022)

Section

Case Reports/Case Series

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