scholarly journals Restricting the means of suicide by charcoal burning

2010 ◽  
Vol 196 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul S. F. Yip ◽  
C. K. Law ◽  
King-Wa Fu ◽  
Y. W. Law ◽  
Paul W. C. Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Control Region ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Charcoal Burning ◽  
Retail Outlets ◽  
Intervention Region ◽  
Significant Change

SummaryWe conducted an exploratory controlled trial to examine the efficacy of restricting access to charcoal in preventing suicides from carbon monoxide poisoning by charcoal burning in Hong Kong. All charcoal packs were removed from the open shelves of major retail outlets in the intervention region for 12 months; in the control region, charcoal packs were displayed as usual. The suicide rate from charcoal burning was reduced by a statistically significant margin in the intervention region (P<0.05) but not in the control region. We observed no significant change in the suicide rate using other methods in either location.

Charcoal-Burning Suicides and Strategies for Prevention

Crisis ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (S1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul S.F. Yip ◽  
Dominic T.S. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
New Method ◽  
Charcoal Burning ◽  
Media Reporting

Abstract. This paper examines the emergence of a new method of suicide in Hong Kong by carbon monoxide poisoning generated by the burning of charcoal. In just 6 years, it has become the second most common means of suicide after jumping from heights. The profile of these charcoal-burning suicide victims is different from that of other suicide deaths. It seems that a significant proportion of the increase in the number of suicides for the period is attributable to the charcoal burning. The effect of mass media reporting and strategies on how to contain the contagious effect of charcoal-burning deaths are discussed.

scholarly journals Neuropsychiatric aspects of carbon monoxide poisoning: diagnosis and management

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Chun Man Ho ◽  
Wendy Cheng ◽  
Anna Nyap Cheng Chua ◽  
Anselm Mak
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Common Method ◽  
Acute Management ◽  
Co Poisoning ◽  
Charcoal Burning ◽  
Underlying Pathophysiology

SummaryCharcoal-burning has become a common method of attempted suicide in Asia and survivors are often intoxicated with carbon monoxide (CO). Reports of the neuropsychiatric aspects of CO poisoning date back to 1914. This article outlines the neuropsychiatric sequelae that have been described secondary to CO poisoning. The underlying pathophysiology and management strategies, including acute management and cognitive rehabilitation, are discussed as these topics are of relevance to psychiatrists.

scholarly journals A Randomized Controlled Trial of Puncturing and Bloodletting at Twelve Hand Jing Points to Treat Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning as Adjunct to First Aid Treatment: A Study Protocol

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Yue ◽  
Xingfang Pan ◽  
Sai Zhang ◽  
Jun Jin ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Care Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Background. Acute carbon monoxide poisoning (ACOP) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in many countries. Twelve Hand Jing Points (THJP) have been believed to be effective to treat all kinds of emergency calls in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for more than 3000 years. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of THJP in curing acute carbon monoxide poisoning in first aid treatment. This paper reports the protocol of the trial.Methods/Design.This RCT is a multicenter, randomized, controlled study undergoing in China. The compliant patients are divided into the bloodletting group and standard of care group. With first aid treatments given to both of the groups, the bloodletting group is bleeding at THJP upon being hospitalized. Primary outcomes and secondary outcomes will be measured and compared between these two groups. Before treatment, immediately after treatment, and 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours after treatment, patients’ basic vital signs and state of consciousness were observed. Before treatment and 1 and 4 hours after treatment, carboxyhemoglobin concentration in venous blood samples was detected.Discussion.The objective of this study is to provide convincing evidence to clarify the efficacy and safety of THJP for early treatment of acute carbon monoxide poisoning.

scholarly journals Analgesic use for carbon monoxide poisoning induced headache: A randomized, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 2203-2209
Author(s):  
Abdullah Osman Kocak ◽  
İlker Akbas
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Physiological Saline ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Clinical Trial ◽  
Co Intoxication ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Group 2

Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of three analgesics versus placebo in the relief of carbon monoxide (CO)-induced headache in patients with CO intoxication. Methods: This study was a prospective, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled trial. Patients diagnosed with CO intoxication and who had headaches were included in the study. They were divided into four groups. Patients in group 1 received 50 mg dexketoprofen i.v. in 100 mL of saline, while those in group 2 received 800 mg ibuprofen i.v. Patients in group 3 were given I g paracetamol i.v. Group 4 patients received placebo (100 mL of physiological saline. Visual analogue scale (VAS) values were recorded at onset of treatment, and subsequently at 30th, 60th, 90th and 240th min. Patients who scored 3 and below in VAS 240 were considered to have responded to treatment. Results: A total of 168 patients completed the study. Two analgesics and placebo significantly reduced VAS 240 score (p < 0.05). However, VAS 30, VAS 60 and VAS 240 values decreased significantly in the ibuprofen group, when compared to other groups (p < 0.05). Evaluation of response to treatment revealed no significant differences amongst the groups (p = 0.313). Conclusion: These results suggest that analgesics are not superior to oxygen therapy in the treatment of headaches caused by CO poisoning. However, ibuprofen + oxygen treatment may be applied in people who cannot tolerate headaches for a long time.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning as a New Method of Suicide in Hong Kong

2001 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 836-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wai Sau D. Chung ◽  
Chi Ming Leung
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
New Method
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