ABSTRACT

GORDON L. NELSON Florida Institute of Technology, College of Science and Liberal Arts, 150 West

University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, 32901-6988, USA

ABSTRACT

This report examines the various factors affecting carbon monoxide fatalities. Sources of carbon monoxide are examined. Effects of low oxygen, heat, carbon dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, alcohol, drugs, and disease are each discussed, as are time of exposure and level of activity.