Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, nonirritating, toxic gas produced by the incomplete oxidation of hydrocarbons. Common sources of CO include motor vehicles, house fires, furnaces/heaters, and wood-burning stoves. Less obvious sources include recreational boating and propane-operated equipment, such as forklifts and ice-cleaning equipment in indoor arenas. Inadvertent exposure also may occur while riding in the back of pick-up trucks. CO intoxication is the most common poisoning in the United States and the leading cause of death from poisoning.

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