Epidemic of accidental carbon monoxide poisonings caused by snow-obstructed exhaust systems. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • We report a case series of accidental carbon monoxide poisonings caused by snow-obstructed automobile exhaust systems. Accumulation of more than 24 inches of snow contributed to the poisoning of 25 patients who were subsequently treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Two illustrative cases are presented in greater detail, illustrating a life-threatening hazard associated with heavy snow accumulations.

publication date

  • February 1, 1997

Research

keywords

  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Snow
  • Vehicle Emissions

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0031027577

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/s0196-0644(97)70284-1

PubMed ID

  • 9018198

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 29

issue

  • 2