What is Carbon Monoxide ?
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless and
poisonous gas
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CO is produced when burning any fuel, petrol, propane,
natural gas, oil, wood or coal.
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It can take minutes or hours to kill depending on the level
of CO in the air, as it reduces the bodies capacity to carry oxygen
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Many victims are aware they are not well, but become so
disoriented that they are unable to save themselves by leaving the building
or calling for assistance.
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The common mild exposure symptoms of CO poisoning are
slight headaches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (flu-like) symptoms).
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The common medium exposure symptoms of CO poisoning are
throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
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The common extreme exposure symptoms of CO poisoning are convulsions,
unconsciousness, heart and lung failure, brain damage and death. |
If Carbon Monoxide poisoning is
suspected, immediately evacuate the home and get everyone into fresh air.
Do not re-enter until the problem has been sorted out by a Corgi Registered gas
engineer.
Seek medical aid for casualties. |
