Alcohol stove as a source of CO poisoning in a camper
Rupp, W.; Nadjem, H.; Thoma, K.H.
Archiv für Kriminologie 206(1-2): 8-13
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9225 PMID: 11006821 Document Number: 515230
Although the number of deaths from fatal CO poisoning has strongly declined since the change from coal gas to natural gas, accidental and suicidal carbon monoxide intoxications still have to be expected. In motor vehicles the exhaust gases from the engine and a stationary heating are the major sources of intoxication. In closed campers and caravans the operation of gas and spirit cooking stoves etc. may also lead to an accumulation of carbon monoxide due to incomplete combustion.