Carbon Monoxide And How It Can Affect You And Your Family - FireAngel CO-9X-10-EU Mode D'emploi

CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN
AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, poisonous gas that kills hundreds of
people each year and injures many more . It is often referred to as the silent
killer because it has no odour or taste and cannot be seen . Like oxygen, CO
enters the body through the lungs during the normal breathing process .
It competes with oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells, thereby
reducing the flow of oxygen to the heart, brain and other vital organs . In high
concentrations, CO can kill in minutes .
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while
victims are aware they are not feeling well, they become disorientated
and unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for
assistance . Exposure during sleep is particularly dangerous because the
victim usually does not wake up .
Symptoms of CO poisoning
The following symptoms may be related to CO poisoning which all household
members should be made aware of:
• Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often
described as 'flu-like' symptoms) .
• Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion,
fast heart rate .
• Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory
failure, death .
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