Carbon monoxide poisoning from disposable charcoal barbeques.
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.
From the State Pathologist's Department, Institute of Forensic Medicine, The Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
James R
JR
Lyness
Jack
J
Crane
D000328:Adult; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002263:Carboxyhemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D002606:Charcoal; D020378:Confined Spaces; D005260:Female; D005390:Fires; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013405:Suicide
D002606:Charcoal; D002263:Carboxyhemoglobin