Suicidal asphyxiation by inhalation of automobile emission without carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Reported herein is the suicidal asphyxiation of a young man due to exhaustion of oxygen in the interior of a sealed automobile into which the exhaust emissions were diverted. His blood carboxyhemaglobin concentration was less than 5% saturation. The car was equipped with a catalytic converter and when tested, the exhaust carbon monoxide concentration was 0.01%.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of forensic sciences
دوره 51 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006