Delayed Neuropsychiatry Sequelae (DNS) Of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning – A Case Report
- Author:
Shamini A/P Arasalingam
;
Ahmad Faizal Shamsuddin
;
Hatta Sidi
;
Hjh Rabai'ah bt Mohd Salleh
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Delayed Carbon Monoxide Poisoning;
Neuropsychiatric Sequelae
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2015;16(1):131-134
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: Several cases of suicide attempt by charcoal burning producing CO
have been reported in Malaysia. This case report highlights a case of delayed
delayed neuropsychiatry sequelae (DNS) in CO poisoning. Method: We report a
young Chinese homemaker who presented with DNS who was detained in a
Malaysian forensic psychiatric ward. Results: After approximately two weeks of
admission, in a familicide attempt, she had started to exhibit subtle changes in
her behaviour, including social withdrawal, impaired memory, and there was
lack of emotional distress. Conclusion: We report an interesting DNS as one of
the two forms of chronic sequelae of CO poisoning, whereas the other type of
neuropsychiatric sequelae is the persistently progressive type.
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