A case of delayed neurological manifestation following carbon monoxide poisoning in Sri Lanka: epidemiology of exposure and literature review

A case of delayed neurological manifestation following carbon monoxide poisoning in Sri Lanka: epidemiology of exposure and literature review

Abstract Background Carbon monoxide poisoning is a common emergency worldwide, which carries high morbidity and mortality. Some patients who recover from the insult of acute carbon monoxide toxicity may later develop delayed neuropsychiatric sequelae (DNS) after a lucid period in the form of cogniti...

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Main Authors: Prabhashini Kumarihamy, Senanayake Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Kularatne, Manoji Pathirage, Wasala Mudiyanselage Sujeewa Nilanthi Gunaratne, Roshita Waduge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Delayed neuropsychiatric sequelae
Epidemiological study
Sri Lanka
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-019-0295-9

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