title: Mass carbon monoxide poisoning.
abstract: The largest occurrence of carbon monoxide poisoning in Britain demonstrates the potential for mass accidental poisoning. It emphasises the need for strict public health controls and the importance of good liaison between emergency services to ensure that such events are quickly recognised and that the necessary resources are organised.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Southern General NHS Trust, Glasgow.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McGuffie
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Wyatt
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Kerr
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Hislop
mesh_terms: D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002263:Carboxyhemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D006361:Heating; D006801:Humans; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D006113:United Kingdom; D014691:Ventilation
chemical_list: D002263:Carboxyhemoglobin