Carbon monoxide poisoning: Recommendations for neuropsychological assessment

Authors

  • Simon B N Thompson Professor of Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychology, Département de Psychologie, Université Paris Ouest, Nanterre La Défense, 200 Avenue de la République, 92000, France

Keywords:

Assessment, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Diagnosis, Expert Witness Testimony, Neurological Damage, Neuropsychological Assessment, Neuropsychological Sequelae, Treatment

Abstract

Carbon monoxide poisoning is potentially significant in terms of mortality rates, and survivors can have
serious deleterious neurological consequences. Diagnosis may be hampered because of symptoms that
are similar to other benign conditions. Neuropsychological assessment is complicated due to the need to
assess potentially global brain dysfunction. Assessment recommendations are presented and discussed
together with an overview of treatment options.

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Published

2022-07-08

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2

Section

Articles