Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Presenting as Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus Treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Journal of Epilepsy Research
Won Gu Lee

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is one of the most serious medical emergencies causing life-threatening conditions, including cardiovascular and neurological sequelae. Acute CO poisoning can lead to myocardial ischemia, ventricular arrhythmia, syncope, seizures, and coma. Seizures and other neurological complications in the early stages of presentation are related to severe intoxication in CO poisoning. In such situations, aggressive hyperbaric oxygen therapy is recommended. In CO poisoning, non-convulsive status epilepticus has rarely been observed following hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2). We report a case of CO poisoning presenting as non-convulsive status epilepticus treated with HBO2. Mechanisms and implications for non-convulsive status epilepticus provocation during HBO2 treatment are discussed.

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Apr 24, 2019·International Journal of Molecular Sciences·Zong-Sheng WuShu-Hung Huang

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