Carbon monoxide poisoning from disposable charcoal barbeques
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- DOI: 10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181d03ce7
Carbon monoxide poisoning from disposable charcoal barbeques
Abstract
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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