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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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- Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless gas. It is caused by burning carbon-based
materials, such as wood, kerosene, natural gas, and
gasoline. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to the body. Carbon
monoxide binds to hemoglobin, and makes it unable to carry
oxygen where it is
needed.
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- Suicide attempts
- Automobile exhaust
- Faulty heaters, chimneys,
fireplaces, wood stoves
- Smoke inhalation
- Improper
ventilation
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- Arterial carboxyhemoglobin level is
elevated
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- Ventilator assistance as needed
- High flow 100% oxygen
- Hyperbaric
oxygen
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- Permanent neurological impairment
- Death
- Fetuses and newborns may be more
susceptible to effects
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- Seek immediate emergency medical
treatment. This condition can lead to disability and death.
Contact Poison Control and/or the utility company in order
to check for carbon monoxide
leaks.
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