Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Reversible Hemiparesis: Case Reports.
- Author:
Han Joo CHOI
1
;
Yong Hae OH
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. iqtus@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carbon monoxide poisoning;
Neurologic;
Manifestations;
Hyperbaric oxygenation
- MeSH:
Carbon Monoxide;
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning*;
Emergencies;
Humans;
Hyperbaric Oxygenation;
Intention;
Korea;
Paresis*;
Poisoning
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2014;25(2):195-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, odorless, and non-irritating but highly toxic gas. CO intoxication is not uncommon in South Korea. Clinical presentations of CO poisoning varied according to the sources of CO, the patient's environment, job, and suicidal intention. We report on two cases of CO intoxication presenting hemiparesis. After hyperbaric oxygen therapy, initial neurologic deterioration of the two patients showed improvement. Emergency physicians should understand the possible-neurologic presentations of CO intoxication and make a proper decision regarding treatment.
