Discussion of risk factors on delayed encephalopathy after carbon monoxide poisoning

Objective To discuss the risk factors on delayed encephalopathy after carbon monoxide poisoning.Methods It was a retrospective analysis of 132 cases of acute carbon monoxide poisoning patients,who were divided into delayed encephalopathy group and non delayed encephalopathy group,and were analyzed from sex,risk factors for cerebrovascular disease,coma time and times of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.Results The risk factors of delayed encephalopathy included the age more than 45 years old,risk factors of cerebrovascular disease,coma time ≥24 hours and insufficient hyperbaric oxygen treatment during the acute phase.Conclusion Sufficient hyperbaric oxygen comprehensive treatment in the early period for the acute carbon monoxide poisoning patients with risk factors of delayed encephalopathy is effective in the prevention.