Citation

Ho RCM, Cheng W, Chua ANC, Mak A. Adv. Psychiatr. Treat. 2012; 18(2): 94-101.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/apt.bp.110.008441

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Charcoal-burning has become a common method of attempted suicide in Asia and survivors are often intoxicated with carbon monoxide (CO). Reports of the neuropsychiatric aspects of CO poisoning date back to 1914. This article outlines the neuropsychiatric sequelae that have been described secondary to CO poisoning. The underlying pathophysiology and management strategies, including acute management and cognitive rehabilitation, are discussed as these topics are of relevance to psychiatrists.

Language: en

Keywords

United States; human; resuscitation; United Kingdom; suicide attempt; Asia; prediction; neuroimaging; review; psychiatrist; carbon monoxide; carbon monoxide intoxication; neuropathology; carboxyhemoglobin; hyperbaric oxygen; oxygen; oxygen therapy; intubation; donepezil; carbon monoxide blood level; oxygen mask; cognitive rehabilitation; diagnostic procedures