Delayed neurological sequelae of carbon monoxide poisoning: a case report

Sunny Kumar Sah; Shaswat Regmi

Sunny Kumar Sah Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
Shaswat Regmi 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.

Author Biographies

Sunny Kumar Sah, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

MDGP Resident, Department of General Practice and Emergency Medicine, Patan Hospital

Shaswat Regmi, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal

Resident