Citation

Rupp W, Nadjem H, Thoma KH. Arch. Kriminol. 2000; 206(1-2): 8-13.

Vernacular Title

Spirituskocher als Quelle einer CO-Vergiftung im Wohnmobil.

Affiliation

Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Freiburg/Brsg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11006821

Abstract

Although the number of deaths from fatal CO poisoning has strongly declined since the change from coal gas to natural gas, accidental and suicidal carbon monoxide intoxications still have to be expected. In motor vehicles the exhaust gases from the engine and a stationary heating are the major sources of intoxication. In closed campers and caravans the operation of gas and spirit cooking stoves etc. may also lead to an accumulation of carbon monoxide due to incomplete combustion.

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