Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Disposable Charcoal Barbeques

被引:12
作者
Lyness, James R. [1 ]
Crane, Jack [1 ]
机构
[1] Queens Univ, Inst Forens Med, State Pathologists Dept, Belfast BT12 6BS, Antrim, North Ireland
关键词
carbon monoxide; disposable charcoal barbeques; barbeques; SUICIDE; DEATHS;
D O I
10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181d03ce7
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律]; R [医药、卫生];
学科分类号
0301 ; 10 ;
摘要
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a common cause of accidental death and suicide. This article reports 4 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning following the inhalation of fumes from disposable charcoal barbeques in a confined space. All of the cases occurred within a 2-year period in Northern Ireland.
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页码:251 / 254
页数:4
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