[Poisoning by exhaust gas of the imperfect combustion of natural gas: 22 cases study].
Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi
; 30(5): 352-4, 2014 Oct.
Article
en Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25735072
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the case characteristics of poisoning by exhaust gas of the imperfect combustion of natural gas and provide references for forensic identification and prevention of such accidents.METHODS:
Twenty-two cases of poisoning by exhaust gas of the imperfect combustion of natural gas in Minhang District during 2004 to 2013 were collected. Some aspects such as general conditions of deaths, incidence time, weather, field investigation, and autopsy were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS:
In the 22 cases, there were 15 males and 16 females. The age range was between 2 and 82 years old. The major occurring time was in January or February (8 cases in each) and the cases almost occurred in small area room (21 cases). There was wide crack next to the exhaust port when the gas water heater was been used in all cases.CONCLUSION:
There are more prone to occurrence of exhaust gas poisoning of imperfect combustion of natural gas in small area room with a ventilation window near the exhaust port of gas water heated. It shows that the scene of combustion exhaust gas poisoning should be more concerned in the cold season.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Intoxicación por Monóxido de Carbono
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Gas Natural
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Prevención de Accidentes
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi
Asunto de la revista:
JURISPRUDENCIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article