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How long does CO poisoning take?
The symptoms of CO poisoning and the speed with which they appear depend on the concentration of CO in the air and the rate and efficiency with which a person breathes.
What action should be taken if a person suffernig from CO poisoning is not breathing?
If the victim is not breathing and has no pulse, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be started.
What percentage of oxygen should be administered to a person suffering from CO poisoning?
Depending on the severity of the poisoning, 100% oxygen may be given with a tight fitting mask as soon as it is available.
What color change can occur to certain body parts from CO poisoning?
In some cases, the skin, mucous membranes, and nails of a person with CO poisoning are cherry red or bright pink.
Carbon monoxide poisoning sometimes mistaken as what?
Although most CO poisoning is acute, or sudden, it is possible to suffer from chronic CO poisoning. This condition exists when a person is exposed to low levels of the gas over a period of days to months.
What is the scope of illness from CO poisoning?
Anyone who is exposed to CO will become sick, and the entire body is involved in CO poisoning.
Why is chronic CO poisoning often misdiagnosed?
Little is known about chronic CO poisoning, and it is often misdiagnosed.
What is the prognosis for a patient with CO poisoning?
The speed and degree of recovery from CO poisoning depends on the length and duration of exposure to the gas.
Who are the medical professionals most experienced with CO poisoning?
Emergency room physicians have the most experience diagnosing and treating CO poisoning.
What is convincing evidence that CO poisoning is causing illness or death?
Under these circumstances, one or more persons suffering from the symptoms listed above strongly suggests CO poisoning.
How can smokers prevent CO poisoning?
Stopping smoking. Smokers have less tolerance to environmental CO.
What a person should do when it rains?
coincide (co-incide)
