@article{ref1,
title="The epidemiology and characteristics of carbon monoxide poisoning among recreational boaters",
journal="Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)",
year="2015",
author="LaSala, G. and McKeever, R. and Okaneku, J. and Jacobs, David and Vearrier, D.",
volume="53",
number="2",
pages="127-130",
abstract="Introduction. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning has been reported in the setting of recreational boating however, previous research addressing the epidemiology of carbon monoxide-related injury and death in recreational boaters has been limited. <br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Recreational Boating Statistics annual reports for the 10-year period 2002 - 2011 were analyzed to determine the epidemiology and characteristics of carbon monoxide poisoning among recreational boaters in the United States. Regression analysis was performed to determine statistical significance for trend. <br><br>RESULTS. The mean number of accidents, injuries and deaths per year due to CO exposure on recreational watercrafts was 14.5 (95% CI 12.1-16.9), 30.9 (95% CI 22.4-39.4) and 6.7 (95% CI 4.5-9.0) respectively. Cabin motorboats accounted for 49 accidents, 123 injuries and 29 deaths. California had 24 carbon monoxide- related accidents over the 10-year study period. Regression analysis showed no overall linear trend in the number of carbon monoxide-related boating accidents, injuries, or deaths as an absolute number or as a percent of all boating accidents, injuries or deaths over the study period. <br><br>DISCUSSION. The majority of carbon monoxide-related boating accidents, injuries and deaths occurred with cabin motorboats. The state with the largest number of carbon monoxide-related accidents over the 10-year study period was California. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS. Carbon monoxide-related accidents involving recreational boating constitute an important and under recognized cause of injury and death in the United States.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1556-3650",
doi="10.3109/15563650.2014.996571",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/15563650.2014.996571"
}