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Detectors12
  • Carbon monoxide detectors are simple devices that more and more US states are making necessary in dwellings . (adt.com)
  • Sometimes, carbon monoxide detectors get wired straight into an electrical system. (adt.com)
  • Carbon monoxide detectors have a seven-year lifespan . (adt.com)
  • Detectors that plug into a wall socket may have a loose battery when these types of beeps occur. (adt.com)
  • Test your smoke/fire/carbon monoxide detectors. (ms.gov)
  • If fuel-burning appliances are poorly maintained or defective, for example, they may emit carbon monoxide into the air-which is why it is so crucial to have working carbon monoxide detectors installed in living spaces. (carabinshaw.com)
  • and are not near a source of carbon monoxide (as determined by the local building commissioner) are not required to install carbon monoxide detectors. (illinois.gov)
  • Check your smoke alarms with 10-year batteries and the same goes for carbon monoxide detectors. (ycca.org)
  • Detectors in environments where poisons or inhibitors may be encountered, regular and frequent testing is the only way to ensure that performance is not being degraded. (crowcon.com)
  • Domestic carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented by early detection with the use of household carbon monoxide detectors . (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Installing carbon monoxide detectors in your house is also a smart move. (brunet.ca)
  • Carbon monoxide detectors, adequate venting of furnaces and other sources of indoor combustion, and not allowing a car to run in an enclosed space (for example, a closed garage) help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. (msdmanuals.com)
Colorless5
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas that can cause sudden illness and death if present in sufficient concentration in the ambient air. (cdc.gov)
  • Because carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and produced by many common household appliances, dangerous concentrations of this poisonous gas can build up indoors and cause serious illness or even death. (carabinshaw.com)
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a non-irritating, odorless, colorless gas that is somewhat lighter than air. (illinois.gov)
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after enough inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, but, being colorless, odorless, tasteless, and initially non-irritating, it is very difficult for people to detect. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, nonirritating gas that is produced through the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing substances. (cdc.gov)
Sources of carbon monoxide4
Exposure to carbon monoxide3
Detector19
Nausea7
  • A case was defined as two or more symptoms consistent with CO poisoning (i.e., headache, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, drowsiness, or vomiting) or CO poisoning diagnosed by a physician and a carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) level greater than 10% (normal concentration: less than 2% for nonsmokers, 5%-9% for smokers). (cdc.gov)
  • The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea, chest pain and confusion. (army.mil)
  • Symptoms of mild to moderate CO poisoning may resemble winter flu or gastroenteritis, particularly in children, and include nausea, lethargy and malaise. (illinois.gov)
  • While there has been speculation that it was Carbon Monoxide poisoning that sent nearly 30 staff to nearby hospital there has been no confirmation as to what caused the illness which included nausea and vomiting. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • To make matters worse, carbon monoxide poisoning is easily mistaken for the flu because they share many of the same symptoms, including nausea, headache, and fatigue. (indsci.com)
  • The first symptoms of poisoning are headache, dizziness and nausea, as well as vomiting, blurred vision, shortness of breath or stomach pain. (netatmo.com)
  • A person with signs or symptoms consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning, which may include elevated pulse Carbon Monoxide (CO)-oximetry measurement and/or non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, shortness of breath, and chest pain. (cdc.gov)
Deaths16
  • Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The investigation identified 27 incidents of CO poisoning resulting in 78 nonfatal cases and 10 deaths in hurricane-affected counties in Alabama and Texas, nearly all of which were caused by gasoline-powered generators. (cdc.gov)
  • At least 11 deaths have been confirmed and more than 1,400 people sought care at emergency rooms and urgent care clinics for carbon monoxide poisoning during the weeklong Texas outage, just 400 shy of the total for 2020. (texastribune.org)
  • According to the latest research on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, a total of 2,244 deaths resulted from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning between 2010 and 2015. (lifespan.org)
  • The highest numbers of deaths each year occurred in the winter months. (lifespan.org)
  • In 2015, there were 393 deaths resulting from unintentional CO poisoning, with one third of those occurring in December, January, and February. (lifespan.org)
  • Carbon monoxide is one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning deaths in America. (army.mil)
  • In 2015, 36 percent of carbon monoxide-related deaths took place in December, January, or February, according to the CDC . (bobvila.com)
  • Fourteen of the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from unsafe use of emergency generators. (kosu.org)
  • At a news conference the day after the storm, Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell said five deaths occurred in a single household. (kosu.org)
  • The highest numbers of carbon monoxide deaths typically occur in the winter months, likely due to heating efforts to stave off winter temperatures. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Causing some 60 deaths in England and Wales each year, it is important to know how to recognise the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. (netatmo.com)
  • Carbon monoxide is one of the most common causes of poisoning deaths. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Unintentional, non-fire related CO poisoning is responsible for approximately 450 deaths and 21,000 emergency department (ED) visits each year. (cdc.gov)
  • 1,2,3 CO poisoning is a leading cause of unintentional poisoning deaths in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Almost all of these deaths (99%) occurred in low- and middle-income countries and almost two thirds (64%) occurred in the African Region. (who.int)
Furnaces10
  • Many carbon monoxide poisonings occur in the winter months when furnaces, gas fireplaces, and portable heaters are being used and windows are closed. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Inside homes, improperly adjusted gas appliances, furnaces, wood burning stoves, and fireplaces are a potential source of carbon monoxide (see Section 1.3). (cdc.gov)
  • Publicity resulting from this and other CO poisoning incidents prompted concern that gas furnaces have been a primary cause of residential CO poisonings in Connecticut. (cdc.gov)
  • Any improperly maintained or unvented equipment such as automobile engines, generators, furnaces, portable space heaters, wood stoves or charcoal grills can produce high levels of carbon monoxide in indoor spaces. (army.mil)
  • To prevent CO poisoning tragedies from occurring with your heating equipment, CPSC urges consumers to schedule a yearly professional inspection of all fuel-burning home heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys, flues and vents. (cpsc.gov)
  • Dropping temperatures outside mean furnaces and wood burners are heating up inside, putting homeowners and first responders at a higher risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. (indsci.com)
  • Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide can be produced by any fuel-burning appliance, including gas furnaces, gas stoves, gas dryers, gas water heaters, fireplaces, and cars. (indsci.com)
  • Many furnaces and ovens produce large amounts of carbon monoxide, especially when they are not maintained properly. (indsci.com)
  • If improperly vented, automobiles, furnaces, hot water heaters, gas heaters, kerosene heaters, and stoves (including wood stoves and stoves with charcoal briquettes) can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some people with long-standing, mild carbon monoxide poisoning caused by furnaces or heaters may mistake their symptoms for other conditions, such as the flu or other viral infections. (msdmanuals.com)
Leak6
  • July 14th 2023 - Wilmington, Delaware: The CO Poisoning incident in 900 N. Madison Street on Friday July 14th, 2023, involving a carbon monoxide leak, sent shockwaves through the Wilmington community as emergency response teams sprang into action. (carbonmonoxidekills.com)
  • Alarms that are continuously going off with a high-pitched sound mean there is a carbon monoxide leak. (adt.com)
  • Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning. (cpsc.gov)
  • The boiler can overheat and emit flue gases into the venting system and carbon monoxide can leak throughout the residence, posing a fire and carbon monoxide hazard to consumers. (cpsc.gov)
  • If the carbon monoxide alarm goes off or you suspect a carbon monoxide leak, leave the house immediately to get fresh air and call 911. (bobvila.com)
  • Carbon monoxide is often described as the "silent killer", as the gas has no smell, taste, color or other irritating factors that may allow individuals to detect a leak. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Levels of carbon monoxide exposure2
Outages5
  • Despite public health measures to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings after major power outages, multiple CO poisonings were reported in Gulf Coast states in the wake of these hurricanes ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • When power outages occur during emergencies such as hurricanes or winter storms, the use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating, cooling, or cooking can cause CO to build up in a home, garage, or camper and poison the people and animals inside. (cdc.gov)
  • 30th August 2023 - When hurricanes strike or power outages occur for other reasons, you may need to turn to your portable generator. (carbonmonoxidekills.com)
  • CO poisoning can happen anytime, but it often occurs when people use portable generators during power outages or when they heat their homes in unsafe ways. (cdc.gov)
  • After a winter storm, power outages may cause people to seek out alternative heat and light sources-like generators, camping stoves , portable gas lanterns , or charcoal grills -that can result in a carbon monoxide buildup if used improperly. (bobvila.com)
Oxygen20
  • When you breathe in carbon monoxide, the poison replaces the oxygen in your bloodstream. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Ten (15%) of the 68 persons were hospitalized (mean: 2.2 days, range: 1--4 days), and 24 (35%) had poisonings severe enough to require hyperbaric oxygen treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, the patient cannot benefit from most of the positive effects of HBOT, which are systemic or occur at a level deeper than topical oxygen can penetrate (see Hyperbaric Physics and Physiology section below). (medscape.com)
  • When this happens the body replaces oxygen in the red blood cells with carbon monoxide. (valleycentral.com)
  • Carbon monoxide is dangerous when inhaled because it displaces oxygen in the blood. (lifespan.org)
  • However, even if someone recovers, acute poisoning may result in permanent damage to the parts of the body that require a lot of oxygen, such as the heart and brain. (lifespan.org)
  • When too much carbon monoxide is in the air, your body replaces the oxygen in your red blood cells with carbon monoxide. (cdc.gov)
  • Organs with the highest demand for oxygen--the brain and the heart--are most sensitive to CO poisoning. (illinois.gov)
  • When carbon monoxide is breathed in, it lowers the quantity of oxygen the blood can carry, which causes oxygen deprivation. (rainierballistics.com)
  • Oxygen and physical therapy are a must for gas poisoned dogs. (pawesome.net)
  • Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion of organic matter due to insufficient oxygen supply to enable complete oxidation to carbon dioxide (CO 2 ). (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Treatment of poisoning largely consists of administering 100% oxygen or providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, although the optimum treatment remains controversial. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • [2] Oxygen works as an antidote as it increases the removal of carbon monoxide from hemoglobin, in turn providing the body with normal levels of oxygen. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in our blood within a very short time period. (netatmo.com)
  • More specifically, the carbon monoxide produced during incomplete combustion is inhaled by an individual and attaches to their red blood cells (these carry oxygen in the blood). (netatmo.com)
  • The health effects become more severe as the duration of exposure increases (in other words, as carbon monoxide spreads through the blood and replaces oxygen). (netatmo.com)
  • Inhaled carbon monoxide attaches to hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that gives blood its red color and enables it to carry oxygen. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Carbon monoxide prevents the blood from carrying oxygen so the body's tissues do not get enough oxygen. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Administer 100% oxygen to persons in whom a diagnosis of CO poisoning is known or suspected until the patient is symptom-free or until a diagnosis of CO poisoning has been ruled out. (cdc.gov)
  • Carbon monoxide also causes a leftward shift of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, thereby decreasing oxygen release from hemoglobin to target tissues, further exacerbating tissue hypoxia. (medscape.com)
Headache1
Risk of carbon4
Accidental4
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 420 people die each year due to accidental CO poisoning, and around 100,000 people are taken to the emergency room each year due to being poisoned by carbon monoxide. (valleycentral.com)
  • Every year in the United States, at least 420 people die and more than 100,000 people visit the emergency department from accidental CO poisoning. (cdc.gov)
  • Each year, approximately 50,000 people in the United States are sickened by accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning . (lifespan.org)
  • The CDC reports that every year, an average of 430 people die in the United States from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, and it causes an estimated 50,000 people to end up in the emergency room. (bobvila.com)
Unintentional3
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is an environmental hazard, and unintentional CO poisonings have occurred in multiple settings, including residences, motor vehicles, and workplaces. (cdc.gov)
  • Each year, more than 150 people die from unintentional non-fire related carbon monoxide poisoning associated with consumer products. (cpsc.gov)
  • Increases in COHb can be caused by carbon monoxide inhalation or methylene chloride toxicity, either intentional or unintentional. (medscape.com)
High levels of carbon monoxide2
  • Gasoline-powered small engines and tools (e.g., gas-powered compressors or pressure washers) can emit high levels of carbon monoxide in a short period of time. (cdc.gov)
  • Breathing high levels of carbon monoxide can kill you. (cdc.gov)
Source of carbon3
Dangers of carbon monoxide1
  • Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning to residents nationwide, reminding them about the dangers of carbon monoxide, while they struggled to keep warm. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Combustion8
Heaters5
  • House fires are more apt to occur in winter, often due to space heaters, wood stoves, electric blankets and other heating products. (petplace.com)
  • How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning: Many poisonings occur during the winter months when heaters are in high use and windows are closed. (army.mil)
  • According to Johns Hopkins University , unvented gas or kerosene space heaters are the primary cause of residential carbon monoxide poisoning. (bobvila.com)
  • With sub-zero temperatures forcing millions across the U.S. to crank up their heaters, and some places receiving record snowfalls that could block vents and exhaust from leaving the house, federal safety experts are warning that carbon monoxide poisoning may be more of a threat this year than usual. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • ABSTRACT Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from coal and gas heaters is a public health concern in Turkey. (who.int)
Mistaken for the flu1
Help prevent carbon1
  • Prevention: Simple precautions can help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: Do have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year. (cdc.gov)
Inhalation1
Severe6
  • CO poisoning survivors may continue to suffer both severe and subtle neurological effects. (illinois.gov)
  • Carbon monoxide can also have severe effects on the fetus of a pregnant woman. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Severe carbon monoxide poisoning is often fatal. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Rarely, weeks after apparent recovery from severe carbon monoxide poisoning, symptoms such as memory loss, poor coordination, movement disorders, depression, and psychosis (which are referred to as delayed neuropsychiatric symptoms) develop. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Consequently, someone with mild poisoning can go to sleep and continue to breathe the carbon monoxide until severe poisoning or death occurs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Signs and clinical manifestations of severe CO poisoning include tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, various neurologic findings including impaired memory, cognitive and sensory disturbances, metabolic acidosis, arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia or infarction, and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, although any organ system might be involved. (cdc.gov)
Allow carbon monoxide1
  • Improperly ventilated appliances and engines, particularly in a tightly sealed or enclosed space, may allow carbon monoxide to accumulate to dangerous levels. (cdc.gov)
Produces carbon monoxide1
Potential carbon monoxide1
Deadly3
  • In their desperation, thousands of Texans unwittingly unleashed deadly gases into homes and apartments that, in many cases, were not equipped with potentially lifesaving carbon monoxide alarms, resulting in the country's "biggest epidemic of CO poisoning in recent history," according to Dr. Neil Hampson , a retired doctor who has spent more than 30 years researching carbon monoxide poisoning and prevention. (texastribune.org)
  • One of the main concerns in winter is symptoms of CO poisoning often mimic the flu, a mistake that can prove deadly. (ycca.org)
  • The combination of high snow in some parts of Pennsylvania, the Northeast and the Midwest may have resulted in furnace vents being blocked by snow and ice, which could cause carbon monoxide gas to build up to dangerous and even deadly levels in homes, without residents realizing it. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Fatal7
  • The 10 fatal poisonings were associated with four incidents in Texas. (cdc.gov)
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Electrocution and Fire are all Potentially Fatal Risks of Misusing Portable Generators. (carbonmonoxidekills.com)
  • Carbon monoxide gas leaks are a leading cause of fatal poisonings in the United States, due to the difficulty detecting the extremely toxic gas, which can quickly overcome an individual and result in permanent brain damage. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to hospitalisation, or even be fatal. (netatmo.com)
  • For example, when the exhaust pipe of a running car is blocked by piled-up snow or another object, carbon monoxide levels rise inside the car rapidly and can be fatal. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Although CO poisoning can be fatal to anyone, children, pregnant women, and older adults as well as persons with chronic illness are particularly vulnerable to CO poisoning. (cdc.gov)
Poisonous gas2
  • Below is a summary of the preliminary symptoms of poisonous gas poisoning, along with first aid measures to take before contacting medical assistance. (rainierballistics.com)
  • Carbon Monoxide or CO is a type of poisonous gas that is released when flammable items like oil, coal, or wood don't break down as usual. (pawesome.net)
Avoid carbon2
Hemoglobin5
Prevention4
  • You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. (medlineplus.gov)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in your bloodstream. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevention of poisoning is a significant public health issue. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Prevention of exposure to dangerous carbon monoxide levels is better than treatment for it! (netatmo.com)
Gases2
Hurricanes2
  • At least 39 people have died after hurricanes from carbon monoxide poisoning since 2017. (kosu.org)
  • Many injuries and illnesses from hurricanes and floods occur during the response and recovery phases. (cdc.gov)
Acute4
  • HBOT is instrumental in treating decompression sickness, arterial gas embolisms, and acute carbon monoxide poisoning. (medscape.com)
  • This Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) dataset provides selected data on environmental hospitalizations in Massachusetts, including information on asthma, acute myocardial Infarctions (heart attacks), carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and heat stress. (mass.gov)
  • The environmental hospitalizations dataset includes information on asthma, acute myocardial Infarctions (heart attacks), carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and heat stress. (mass.gov)
  • Following acute poisoning, long-term sequelae often occur. (cornwallfreenews.com)
Prevent3
  • What else can I do to prevent CO poisoning? (cdc.gov)
  • There are other steps you can take to prevent CO poisoning . (cdc.gov)
  • Appropriate and prompt diagnostic testing and treatment are crucial to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality from CO poisoning. (cdc.gov)
Incidents2
  • Twenty-seven separate incidents of CO poisoning during August 29--October 19, 2005, were identified ( Figure ). (cdc.gov)
  • Rates are based on the residential location of cases and not necessarily the location where incidents occur. (mass.gov)
Toxicity3
  • The clinical presentation of CO poisoning is the result of its underlying systemic toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • The author points out that gas lingering inside a car with the engine switched off can be sufficient for serious toxicity to occur. (suicideinfo.ca)
  • When sodium nitrite is used for cyanide poisoning, do not use methylene blue in an attempt to treat excessive methemoglobinemia induced by the antidote because reduced cyanide binding and increased toxicity occurs. (drugs.com)
Dangerous6
  • Breathing in carbon monoxide is very dangerous. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In emergency situations where power is lost, using an improperly vented generator inside a home or building or using gas grills, charcoal grills, or hibachis indoors can lead to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. (cdc.gov)
  • Why is carbon monoxide dangerous? (valleycentral.com)
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning can be particularly dangerous for people who are sleeping. (cdc.gov)
  • Carbon monoxide, a toxic gas, is dangerous even in small amounts, and levels in the car can increase rapidly. (brunet.ca)
  • Carbon monoxide is dangerous because a person may not recognize drowsiness as a symptom of poisoning. (msdmanuals.com)
Generators3
  • Although the risk for CO poisoning likely decreases as generators are placed further from the home, additional studies are needed to establish a safe distance for generator placement. (cdc.gov)
  • Common hazards include vehicle- and nonvehicle-related drowning, carbon monoxide poisoning (e.g., from any gasoline-powered engine, including generators and clean-up equipment), electrocution, falls, lacerations, and exposure to mold and industrial and household chemicals ( 1 - 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Clinicians should also ask about exposure to any fuel or power sources that place a person at increased risk for CO poisoning, including gas-powered generators, charcoal grills, propane stoves, charcoal briquettes, and other indoor heating and cooking devices. (cdc.gov)
Incomplete1
  • Carbon monoxide is a chemical produced from the incomplete burning of natural gas or other products containing carbon. (medlineplus.gov)
Exhaust1
  • The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler's exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard. (cpsc.gov)
Stoves4
  • You can be exposed to carbon monoxide by using gas appliances or wood burning stoves and fireplaces. (cdc.gov)
  • Levels in Homes: Average carbon monoxide levels in homes without gas stoves may vary from 0.5 to 5 parts per million, or ppm. (army.mil)
  • In homes with properly maintained gas stoves, carbon monoxide levels range from 5 to 15 ppm. (army.mil)
  • Due to the number of accidents that have occurred, The CPSC has issued a labeling rule on wood stoves to provide a permanent reference to proper installation, operation maintenance procedures and to raise consumer awareness of these dangers. (kerrvilletx.gov)
Call 9113
  • If you think you or someone else has been poisoned, call 911 right away. (valleycentral.com)
  • If you suspect you have CO poisoning, go outdoors immediately and call 911. (cdc.gov)
  • Call 911 or local Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or consult a healthcare professional immediately if CO poisoning is suspected. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Electrocution1
  • Ed Rappaport, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, says as a result the percentage of people who die from indirect causes, such as heart attacks, vehicle accidents, electrocution and carbon monoxide has risen. (kosu.org)
People16
  • People who have pets at home may notice that their animals become weak or unresponsive from carbon monoxide exposure. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People are exposed to carbon monoxide inside of vehicles. (cdc.gov)
  • When carbon monoxide builds up in enclosed spaces, the people or animals in them can die from breathing too much of the gas. (valleycentral.com)
  • It is also noted that people who are sleeping or have been drinking alcohol can suffer brain damage or die of carbon monoxide poisoning before they realize they have symptoms. (valleycentral.com)
  • Of those, more than 400 people die from CO poisoning, many in their own home. (lifespan.org)
  • Pets are generally in your house for longer periods than people and have a higher potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. (petplace.com)
  • While all people and animals are at risk, infants and people with chronic heart disease or respiratory problems are particularly susceptible to carbon monoxide's effects. (army.mil)
  • So in the last four years, we've lost more people to carbon monoxide poisoning after the storm than we have to storm surge. (kosu.org)
  • If we look at Texas, in the short term, we think about the immediate implications from weather exposure-cold injuries such as hypothermia, for example, or carbon monoxide poisoning among people trying to creatively stay warm. (harvard.edu)
  • The CDC estimates that carbon monoxide poisoning kills more than 400 people in the U.S. per year, on average. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Symptoms such as delirium and hallucinations have led people suffering poisoning to think they have seen ghosts or to believe their house is haunted. (cornwallfreenews.com)
  • Carbon monoxide isn't a naturally occurring gas, but it's one people are the most likely to encounter. (indsci.com)
  • With more than 50,000 people hospitalized each year for carbon monoxide poisoning, it's important for fire departments and first responders to know what to look for when responding to a carbon monoxide call. (indsci.com)
  • Most people who develop mild carbon monoxide poisoning recover quickly when moved into fresh air. (msdmanuals.com)
  • If people from the same dwelling, particularly a heated dwelling, all experience vague flu-like symptoms at the same time, doctors may suspect carbon monoxide exposure as the cause. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Clinicians are advised to consider CO exposure and take steps to discontinue exposure to CO. Clinicians are also advised to ask a patient with CO poisoning about other people who may be exposed to the same CO exposure, such as persons living with or visiting them so they may be treated for possible CO poisoning. (cdc.gov)
Toxic2
  • In this article, I will discuss the importance of gun safe air quality, the risks of toxic poisoning , the impact of poor ventilation, how to improve air quality, and common misconceptions. (rainierballistics.com)
  • Overview of Poisoning Poisoning is the harmful effect that occurs when a toxic substance is swallowed, is inhaled, or comes in contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, such as those of the mouth or nose. (msdmanuals.com)
20211
  • The cascading impacts brought by the February 2021 Arctic cold outbreak across Texas and much of the central United States demonstrate how compound disasters can quickly occur in the absence of adequate preparation by businesses (specifically essential services), communities, and individuals. (ametsoc.org)
Trevizo2
Tissue hypoxia1
Injuries1
  • Petitioners presented claims for damages for personal injuries due to carbon monoxide gas poisoning alleged to have occurred on board the vessel. (justia.com)
Methylene chloride2
Cases of carbon2
  • For surveillance purposes, Tier 1 reporting refers to the process of healthcare providers or institutions (e.g., clinicians, clinical laboratories, hospitals, poison control centers) submitting basic information to governmental public health agencies about cases of carbon monoxide poisoning that meet certain reporting requirements or criteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning may also be ascertained by the secondary analysis of administrative data or through syndromic surveillance algorithms where individual information is available for follow-up case investigation. (cdc.gov)
Alarm7
Treatment of carbon2
Fires3
Risks of carbon2
Diagnosis of carbon2
  • Other testing, such as a fingerstick blood sugar, alcohol and toxicology screen, head CT scan or lumbar puncture may be needed to exclude other causes of altered mental status when the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning is inconclusive. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 5 ] although arterial blood is preferred for the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning because of its precision in assessment of acidosis, especially lactic acidosis, which affects the assessment of the severity and management of carbon monoxide poisoning. (medscape.com)
Gasoline-powered1
Confusion2
Symptoms consistent1
  • Ask patients presenting for treatment who are affected by Harvey about symptoms consistent with CO poisoning. (cdc.gov)
Natural Disasters1
  • 2 Outbreaks of CO poisoning associated with equipment used during natural disasters have been well documented. (cdc.gov)
Breathing3