The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 65-66 , January 2012

Prevention and Sporadic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Related to Shisha (Hookah, Narghile) Tobacco Smoking

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PII: S0736-4679(09)00953-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.11.027

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 65-66 , January 2012

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