Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Driving: A Case Report With Review of the Literature.

Authors

• Amanda ). Fisher-Hubbard
• Colin Appleford, Beaumont Health Resident
• Kilak Kesha
• Carl J. Schmidt
• Avneesh Gupta

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2018

Publication Title

American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) is the cause of a significant percentage of fatal poisonings in many countries. It is known that fatalities resulting from CO poisoning are underreported and/or misclassified. Carbon monoxide exposure while driving can occur due to faulty exhaust systems, defective ventilation systems, emission from other vehicles, and even cigarette smoking. We report the case of a 23-year-old woman who was involved in a low-speed motor vehicle collision and was found unresponsive in her vehicle due to CO poisoning. A review of the literature revealed rare vehicle-related accidental CO poisonings.

Volume

39

Issue

3

First Page

270

Last Page

272

Recommended Citation

Fisher-Hubbard AO, Appleford C, Kesha K, Schmidt CJ, Gupta A. Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning while driving: a case report with review of the literature. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2018 Sep;39(3):270-272. doi: 10.1097/PAF.0000000000000400. PMID: 29771706.

DOI

10.1097/PAF.0000000000000400

ISSN

1533-404X

PubMed ID

29771706