Syncope associated with water pipe smoking

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...

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Published inBMJ case reports Vol. 2013; p. bcr2013009526
Main Authors Karaca, Yunus, Eryigit, Umut, Aksut, Nurhak, Turkmen, Suha
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 19.04.2013
BMJ Publishing Group
SeriesCase Report
Subjects
Asia
Female
Humans
Other Asian
Reminder of Important Clinical Lesson
Smoking
Smoking - adverse effects
Syncope - etiology
Tobacco
Water pipes
Young Adult
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2013-009526