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Prensa méd. argent
; 96(1): 1-8, mar. 2009. tab, graf
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: lil-534837
ABSTRACT
Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is the most common cause of death after acute smoke inhalation and may be the most common inhalation toxin overall. The central nervous system and heart are especially vulnerable to CO intoxication. The risk of acute and long-term neurologic effects unders-cores the importance of prompt treatment with high concentration of supplemental oxygen. The authors of this report present some statistical and epidemilogical considerations related to deaths due to carbon monoxide in the City of Buenos Aires. This is an experience of the Judicial Morgue during the decade between the years 1997 and 2007.