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When should you be worried about carbon monoxide poisoning?
Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, seizures, chest pain, disorientation, and loss of consciousness. CO poisoning needs to be treated right away by getting outside to fresh air and calling 911.
How long does it take to get carbon monoxide poisoning out of your system?
The half-life of carboxyhemoglobin in fresh air is approximately 4 hours. To completely flush the carbon monoxide from the body requires several hours, valuable time when additional damage can occur.
Do I need treatment for mild carbon monoxide poisoning?
People who smoke can often have higher than normal levels of carboxyhaemoglobin in their blood, which can sometimes make it difficult to interpret the results. Mild carbon monoxide poisoning does not usually need hospital treatment, but it's still important that you seek medical advice.
What should you do if someone has carbon monoxide poisoning?
Get the Person to Fresh Air. Move the person away from carbon monoxide area. If the person is unconscious, check for injuries before moving. ... Call 911.Begin CPR, if Necessary. If the person is unresponsive, not breathing, or not breathing normally: ... Follow Up. Once at the hospital, the person is treated with 100% oxygen.
What are the stages of carbon monoxide poisoning?
What are the symptoms of CO poisoning? The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. CO symptoms are often described as “flu-like.” If you breathe in a lot of CO it can make you pass out or kill you.
Can you test yourself for carbon monoxide poisoning?
Self Checks/At-Home Testing There isn't a self-diagnosis option for carbon monoxide poisoning, but anyone with confusion or a loss of consciousness should have 911 called for them.
How do you get carbon monoxide out of your lungs?
Management and Treatment If you suspect you have been exposed to carbon monoxide, or you have carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms, call 911 or get to an emergency room as soon as possible. You'll be given an oxygen mask to breathe through to provide pure oxygen. This will offset the carbon monoxide buildup.
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- Get into fresh air immediately and call 911 or emergency medical help if you or someone you're with develops signs or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. These include headache, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, weakness and confusion. Once you're at the hospital, treatment may involve: 1. Breathing pure oxygen.In the emergency room, you m...