Citation

Hartwig S, Tsokos M. Arch. Kriminol. 2008; 222(1-2): 1-13.

Vernacular Title

Suizidale und akzidentelle Kohlenmonoxidintoxikationen durch das Abbrennen von

Affiliation

Institut fur Rechtsmedizin der Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18780716

Abstract

The number of fatal carbon monoxide poisonings has significantly decreased since the introduction of natural gas. Apart from their occurrence during house fires, accidental and suicidal carbon monoxide poisonings are only rarely seen nowadays. We report on 7 cases of unintentional and intentional fatal carbon monoxide poisoning (CO-Hb concentrations between 56.4% and 74%) due to improper handling of charcoal fires in closed spaces. Autopsy findings and results of the toxicological analysis are presented and discussed.

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