carbon monoxide poisoning
Deadly colorless inhalation
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide—an odorless, colorless gas produced by incomplete combustion—accumulates in the bloodstream, displacing oxygen.
Symptoms range from headache and dizziness to confusion, unconsciousness, and death.
Common sources include faulty furnaces, car exhaust in enclosed spaces, and generators run indoors.
The family was treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after their heater malfunctioned.
Carbon monoxide warning device
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- parts per millionRatio expressing tiny concentrations
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- colorlessDevoid of pigmentation
odorless · silent killer · monitoring · sensor · warning
Insufficient tissue oxygenation
- anoxiaAbsence of oxygen supply
- hypoxemiaLow blood oxygen levels
- oxygen deprivationInsufficient breathable gas supply
- headacheCranial pain
dizziness · nausea · confusion · unconsciousness · seizure · coma · brain damage · cognitive impairment
Administered breathing gas treatment
- fresh airUnenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- emergency roomHospital crisis department
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
intubation · mechanical ventilation · blood transfusion · supportive care · cardiac monitoring
Cessation of life
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- gas heaterFuel-burning warming appliance
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- charcoal grillBriquette-fueled outdoor cooker
- fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
car exhaust · wood stove · boiler · kerosene heater · hibachi · propane heater · gas stove · chimney
CO detector
Carbon monoxide warning device
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- parts per millionRatio expressing tiny concentrations
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
colorless · odorless · silent killer · monitoring · sensor · warning
hypoxia
Insufficient tissue oxygenation
- anoxiaAbsence of oxygen supply
- hypoxemiaLow blood oxygen levels
- oxygen deprivationInsufficient breathable gas supply
headache · dizziness · nausea · confusion · unconsciousness · seizure · coma · brain damage · cognitive impairment · memory loss
oxygen therapy
Administered breathing gas treatment
- fresh airUnenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- emergency roomHospital crisis department
hospitalization · intubation · mechanical ventilation · blood transfusion · supportive care · cardiac monitoring
death
Cessation of life
casualty · suicide · accidental death · asphyxiation · mass casualty
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- gas heaterFuel-burning warming appliance
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- charcoal grillBriquette-fueled outdoor cooker
car exhaust · fireplace · wood stove · boiler · kerosene heater · hibachi · propane heater · gas stove · chimney · engine
- accidentsaccident, car accident, bike accident, mishap, traffic accident
- oxygen deprivationhypoxia, hypoxemia, cyanosis, blue lips, blue skin
- poisoningdrug overdose, overdose, arsenic, activated charcoal, chelation
- toxic psychosisdrug overdose, neurotoxicity
- chest emergenciespneumothorax, punctured lung, chest wound, sucking chest wound, rib fracture
- fire hazardswildfire, gasoline, forest fire, matches, house fire
carbon monoxide poisoningoxygen therapy
Administered breathing gas treatment
supplemental oxygen · fresh air · oxygenation · ventilation · resuscitation
carbon monoxide poisoningdetoxification
Removing harmful substances internally
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