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KMID : 0385920140250020195
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Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2014 Volume.25 No. 2 p.195 ~ p.198
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Reversible Hemiparesis: Case Reports
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Choi Han-Ju
Oh Yong-Hae
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Abstract
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, odorless, and nonirritating but highly toxic gas. CO intoxication is not uncommon in South Korea. Clinical presentations of CO poisoning varied according to the sources of CO, the patient`s environment, job, and suicidal intention. We report on two cases of CO intoxication presenting hemiparesis. After hyperbaric oxygen therapy, initial neurologic deterioration of the two patients showed improvement. Emergency physicians should understand the possible-neurologic presentations of CO intoxication and make a proper decision regarding treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Carbon monoxide poisoning, Neurologic, Manifestations, Hyperbaric oxygenation
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