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. 2000 Jan;17(1):38–39. doi: 10.1136/emj.17.1.38

Mass carbon monoxide poisoning

C McGuffie 1, J Wyatt 1, G Kerr 1, W Hislop 1
PMCID: PMC1756272  PMID: 10658990

Abstract

The largest occurrence of carbon monoxide poisoning in Britain demonstrates the potential for mass accidental poisoning. It emphasises the need for strict public health controls and the importance of good liaison between emergency services to ensure that such events are quickly recognised and that the necessary resources are organised.

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