Citation

Schulz Y, Bode-Jänisch S, Schroeder G, Teske J, Breitmeier D. Rechtsmedizin 2011; 21(2): 141-143.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00194-010-0724-y

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Induced carbon monoxide poisoning in attempted suicide using charcoal grills as an alternative source of carbon monoxide is increasingly being observed. Such a case is presented with special regard of the unusual situation of finding a charcoal grill in the trunk of a car. The autopsy of the 47-year-old male who committed suicide and the chemical and toxicological findings provided evidence of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning. The police investigation revealed a plausible motive for the suicide. © 2010 Springer-Verlag.

Language: de

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; Suicide; male; Fires; autopsy; case report; lethality; police; article; carbon monoxide; carbon monoxide intoxication; Carbon monoxide poisoning; charcoal; car; Charcoal; Confined spaces