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CARBON MONOXIDE ANOXIA

CARBON MONOXIDE ANOXIA Anoxia due to carbon monoxide poisoning incurred other than in attempted suicide is more common than is generally known. In Los Angeles County, during the last three years (1947-1949) there were 109 deaths reported in which the exposure to carbon monoxide had been accidental and in a closed room warmed by an open gas heater.1 During the winter of 1948-1949, 32 persons with carbon monoxide anoxia due to the same type of exposure were admitted to the neuromedical service of the Los Angeles County Hospital. A number of these patients gave a history of symptoms indicating multiple previous exposures. In none of them had a correct diagnosis been made prior to the acute, severe and more obvious anoxial episode that led to their admission. The initial diagnosis made in the home, emergency room or ward before a history could be obtained was often incorrect even in the cases of http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

CARBON MONOXIDE ANOXIA

AMYES, EDWIN W.; RAY, JOHN W.; BROCKMAN, NORMAN W.
JAMA , Volume 142 (14) – Apr 8, 1950
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1950 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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10.1001/jama.1950.02910320016005
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Abstract

Anoxia due to carbon monoxide poisoning incurred other than in attempted suicide is more common than is generally known. In Los Angeles County, during the last three years (1947-1949) there were 109 deaths reported in which the exposure to carbon monoxide had been accidental and in a closed room warmed by an open gas heater.1 During the winter of 1948-1949, 32 persons with carbon monoxide anoxia due to the same type of exposure were admitted to the neuromedical service of the Los Angeles County Hospital. A number of these patients gave a history of symptoms indicating multiple previous exposures. In none of them had a correct diagnosis been made prior to the acute, severe and more obvious anoxial episode that led to their admission. The initial diagnosis made in the home, emergency room or ward before a history could be obtained was often incorrect even in the cases of

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JAMA – American Medical Association

Published: Apr 8, 1950

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