Myocardial injury was associated with neurological sequelae of acute carbon monoxide poisoning in Taiwan

ConclusionThe pattern of CO poisoning had changed markedly during the study period, with a significant increase in both the numbers of intentional and overall CO poisoning. Moreover, intentional CO poisoning was associated with a higher risk of neurological sequelae, which was mediated by various indicators of poisoning severity such as myocardial injury and GCS less than 9.
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research