CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING SECONDARY TO GAS GEYSER

Parkinsonism secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide poisoning secondary to inhaling methylene chloride.

This patient had clear evidence of ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone syndrome secondary to oat-cell carcinoma of lung. In association with this and as an initial feature she had a spontaneous cure of lifelong psoriasis. We think that these two events were related and can find no other reports of this unusual phenomenon. Just as the onset of certain skin lesions may herald an underlying neopl...

Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Complications of carbon monoxide poisoning include peripheral neuropathy, which is usually confined to the lower extremities. We report a case of carbon monoxide-associated neuropathy resulting in unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. Possible mechanisms of injury are described.

Mass carbon monoxide poisoning.

The largest occurrence of carbon monoxide poisoning in Britain demonstrates the potential for mass accidental poisoning. It emphasises the need for strict public health controls and the importance of good liaison between emergency services to ensure that such events are quickly recognised and that the necessary resources are organised.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sir

Sir, The recent review of carbon monoxide poisoning by Balzan et al' provided helpful advice about this sometimes difficult diagnosis. We would, however, hesitate to follow the recommendations made about the treatment of CO poisoning. Their assessment of the benefit of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) does not appear to be based on the presented evidence and the potential complications of transporting c...