[Delayed neurological syndrome after CO intoxication of elderly female].

Abstract

This article discusses the case history of an 87-year old woman with loss of consciousness following accidental CO intoxication. A few weeks later, the patient's cognitive abilities progressively deteriorated. This is hence a case of Delayed Neurological Symptoms after CO intoxication. This condition occurs in 40% of patients with CO intoxication and manifests itself 3-240 days after apparent recovery. Symptoms can linger for a long time and are in some cases even permanent. Treatment of CO intoxication usually consists of administering normobaric oxygen and in certain cases hyperbaric oxygen. The role of treatment with hyberbaric oxygen in delayed neurological symptoms after CO intoxication remains controversial, however.

• Authors: Liesbeth Vander Weyden, Roxana-Maria Voigt, Steven Boonen, Katleen Fagard, Eddy Dejaeger
• Journal: Tijdschrift voor gerontologie en geriatrie (Tijdschr Gerontol Geriatr) Vol. 46 Issue 5 Pg. 290-5 (Oct 2015) ISSN: 0167-9228 [Print] Netherlands
• Vernacular Title: Laattijdige neuropsychologisch syndroom na CO-intoxicatie bij een bejaarde vrouw.
• PMID: 26082431 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Aged, 80 and over
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (physiopathology, psychology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Hyperbaric Oxygenation
• Mental Disorders (chemically induced)
• Nervous System Diseases (chemically induced)
• Oxygen Inhalation Therapy