Deaths caused by carbon monoxide poisoning in an open environment (outdoors)

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Forensic Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS11236J· OSTI ID:5295322

DiMaio, V J; Dana, S E

Three deaths as a result of inhalation of carbon monoxide from the exhaust fumes of automobiles are reported. All deaths occurred outside and not in a structure. The individuals were white males, ages 24 to 26 years. Blood carboxyhemoglobin concentrations ranged from 58 (in a decomposing body) to 81%. The three cases illustrate the fact that even in the outdoors death from carbon monoxide inhalation can occur if an individual is in close proximity to a rich source of carbon monoxide.

• Research Organization: Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office, San Antonio, TX (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5295322
• Journal Information: J. Forensic Sci.; (United States), Vol. 32:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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