Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

• Colorless, odorless and tasteless dangerous gas.
• Produced when fuels: charcoal, gasoline, kerosene, natural gas, oil and wood.
• Reduces our blood's ability to carry oxygen as necessary to breathe.

Why is Carbon Monoxide (CO) dangerous?

• Our bodies replace the oxygen in the red blood cells with the dangerous gas of carbon monoxide.
• Reduces our blood's ability to carry oxygen as necessary to breathe.

What causes are contributed Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

• Any Unvented Space Heater
• Auto Exhaust(s)
• Barbecue Grills
• Ceiling Mounted Heating Units
• Clogged Chimney
• Gas Log Burner
• Gas or Fuel Burning Appliances
• Idling Vehicles
• Malfunctioning Coal, Gas, Oil or Wood Furnaces
• Malfunctioning Gas Clothes Dryer
• Malfunctioning Kitchen Cooking Appliances
• Malfunctioning Water Heater
• Pool or Spa Heaters
• Tobacco Smoke
• Wood Burning Fireplace

What are the Carbon Monoxide (CO) symptoms?

• Blurry Vision
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Loss of Hearing
• Nausea
• Rapid Heartbeat
• Seizures
• Shortness of Breath
• Vomiting
• Weakness

A Carbon Monoxide Detector may minimize your exposure. The World Health Organization suggests indoor air level for CO be below an average of 9 parts per million (ppm) for any 8 hour period and below 25 parts per million (ppm) for any hour.

• Approximately 30,000 people die annually worldwide due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Children and older persons are considered with greater risks.
• If suspicious, of CO leave the area and seek fresh air immediately. Consult with a physician.
• Heart and lung disease persons are considered vulnerable.
• When traveling Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector are not widely installed. A portable CO Detector costs anywhere between $19 - $119; prices tend to vary by battery life, display options, features, size and weight.

Portable Carbon Monoxide (CO) Tips

• Battery Operated
• Display Always On
• Max Read Button 
• Real Time Reading
• Reputable Lab Testing

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