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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning NEJM 339:1603-1608, Ernst,A. & Zibrak,J. D., 1998 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract Carbon monoxide intoxication continues to be one of the most common causes of morbidity due to poisoning in the United States. It may be intentional or accidental and exposure may be lethal. Approximately 600 accidental deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning are reported annually in the United States and the number of intentional carbon monoxide - related deaths is 5 to 10 times higher. The rate of accidental death caused by carbon monoxide from motor vehicles is higher in the northern United States and peaks during the winter months. The intentional deaths occur year round without significant peaks. The severe winter of 1995 - 1996 was associated with increased numbers of reported injuries from carbon monoxide exposure. In the winter of 1997 - 1998, the unusually high number of deaths from carbon monoxide was related to the use of poorly ventilated gasoline powered generators during a severe ice storm in the northeastern United States.

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