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International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Case report

Carbon monoxide poisoning: Novel magnetic resonance imaging pattern in the acute setting

Authors: Ryan A Stephen, Sheehan W Donal, O’Neill B Siobhain, Clarkson R Michael, Costello J Daniel

Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

The presentation of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is non-specific and highly variable. The diagnosis is made when a compatible history and examination occur in a patient with elevated carboxyhaemoglobin levels. The severity of intoxication is difficult to assess accurately based on laboratory markers alone. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to have superior sensitivity to computed tomography for the detection of abnormalities post CO poisoning. We report a novel imaging pattern on MRI undertaken in the acute setting in a patient with CO intoxication. We also discuss the management and follow up of patients with CO poisoning.
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Metadata
Title
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Novel magnetic resonance imaging pattern in the acute setting
Authors
Ryan A Stephen
Sheehan W Donal
O’Neill B Siobhain
Clarkson R Michael
Costello J Daniel
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Journal of Emergency Medicine / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1865-1372
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1380
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1865-1380-5-30

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