ABSTRACT
Carbon monoxide (CO) is well established to be one of the most common causes of poisoning in the United States. It has a high degree of mortality and, for those individuals who survive, a high percentage experience permanent physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological sequelae. White
notes that numerous studies have
documented delayed neuropsychiatric sequelae in a significant percentage of individuals who survive exposure to CO. Neuropsychological testing can be helpful in both the acute and post-acute diagnosis and treatment of individuals exposed to CO. A multidisciplinary team approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals exposed to CO is clearly indicated.
