Carbon monoxide toxicity. (Latest citations from the Life Sciences Collection database). NewSearch

Technical Report · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994

OSTI ID:7065855

The bibliography contains citations concerning the mechanism and clinical manifestations of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure, including the effects on the liver, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. Topics include studies of the carbon monoxide binding affinity with hemoglobin, measurement of carboxyhemoglobin in humans and various animal species, carbon monoxide levels resulting from tobacco and marijuana smoke, occupational exposure and the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) biological exposure index, symptomology and percent of blood CO, and intrauterine exposure. Air pollution, tobacco smoking, and occupational exposure are discussed as primary sources of carbon monoxide exposure. The effects of cigarette smoking on fetal development and health are excluded and examined in a separate bibliography. (Contains a minimum of 137 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 7065855
• Report Number(s): PB-95-855128/XAB
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Updated with each order. Supersedes PB--94-859683
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CARBON COMPOUNDS
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