Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Conditions
Keywords
carbon monoxide poisoning, brain injury
Brief summary
That SPECT brain imaging tracks and is consistent with clinical history and physical exam as well as cognitive testing.
Detailed description
The study is a retrospective review of the PI's experience using SPECT brain imaging and hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the diagnosis and treatment of non-acute phases of carbon monoxide poisoning. The purpose is to see if the SPECT brain imaging is consistent with the clinical condition and cognitive testing on the patients.
Interventions
DRUGHBOT
total body exposure to greater than atmospheric pressure oxygen
Sponsors
Harch Hyperbaric Research Foundation
Paul G. Harch, M.D.
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adults and children with non-acute carbon monoxide poisoning who underwent SPECT brain imaging as part of their evaluation and treatment
Exclusion criteria
* None.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SPECT brain imaging | after completion of HBOT |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| clinical history and physical exam | after completion of HBOT | — |
| Neuropsychological testing | After the final HBOT | Neuropsychological testing performed after the final HBOT in those who had neuropsychological testing before HBOT |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactPaul G Harch, M.D.
Outcome results
None listed