The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the delayed neurologic syndrome of carbon monoxide poisoning and its clinical importance in psychiatric settings.
Method:
A brief review of carbon monoxide poisoning is presented with a focus on the delayed neurologic syndrome and a case of deliberate self- poisoning is described.
Results:
As in the case described, the delayed manifestations of carbon monoxide poisoning can resemble a relapse of psychiatric illness.
Conclusions:
In cases of carbon monoxide poisoning it is important to consider the delayed neurologic syndrome as misdiagnosis could lead to inappropriate treatment and worsened outcome.
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