| Literature DB >> 23606397 |
Yunus Karaca1, Umut Eryigit, Nurhak Aksut, Suha Turkmen.
Abstract
The water pipe (narghile) in particular is widely used in the Arabian Peninsula and the Turkish world, and has also recently become an increasingly popular way of consuming tobacco in Europe. Contrary to popular belief, it contains more tar, carbon monoxide (CO) and toxic gases than cigarettes. This report describes a patient presenting to the emergency department with syncope as a result of water pipe use, with tests revealing toxically high CO levels.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23606397 PMCID: PMC3645632 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009526
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X