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

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.
AuthorsR Rao, M Touger, P Gennis, J Tyrrell, J Roche, E J Gallagher
JournalAnnals of emergency medicine (Ann Emerg Med) Vol. 29 Issue 2 Pg. 290-2 (Feb 1997) ISSN: 0196-0644 [Print] United States
PMID9018198 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Vehicle Emissions
Topics
  • Aged
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (etiology, therapy)
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Snow
  • Vehicle Emissions (adverse effects)

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