Carbon Monoxide is the Leading Cause of Poisoning Morbidity and Mortality in the U.S.




Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Important Information Carbon Monoxide Sources Who is at Risk Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms Carbon Monoxide Facts Carbon Monoxide in The News Contact us about your carbon monoxide related case Home		CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF POISONING MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN THE U.S. SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, colorless, odorless gas that can be associated with: Tobacco Smoke Automobile Exhaust Heating Equipment (water heater, furnace) Fireplaces Paint Remover (methylene chloride) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING The extent of the harmful effects of carbon monoxide depends on the concentration of the carbon monoxide in the room and length of time of the exposure. Although a blood test to detect increased carboxyhemoglobin levels can confirm suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the levels can return to normal or be zero if you have been treated with oxygen before obtaining the blood test. Mild (or low level) exposure signs and symptoms are "non-specific" often being confused with the other illnesses such as the " flu" or a "virus" Headache Nausea Vomiting Flu-like symptoms Dizziness Chronic fatigue Moderate CO exposure signs and symptoms include increasing severity of the above but also may include: Chest pain Rapid heart beat Difficulty thinking Blurred vision Difficulty breathing (shortness of breath) on exertion Weakness Unsteadiness Severe CO signs and symptoms include the above but may also include: Seizures Palpitations Disorientation Irregular heartbeat Low blood pressure Damage to the heart muscle Coma Death
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