Carbon monoxide (carbon monoxide) is a colorless, odorless gas. The main danger is that carbon monoxide quickly penetrates through the lungs into blood cells and replaces the oxygen contained in red blood cells. As a result, oxygen starvation (hypoxia) occurs in the body.
Poisoning can occur during the operation of gasoline engines, during the combustion of natural gas, during fires and at some industrial facilities. A large number of deaths occur in closed spaces with little ventilation, such as garages.
Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
• headache, nausea;
• stuffiness;
• confusion;
• muscle weakness;
• red complexion;
• prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can lead to
of death.
First aid for carbon monoxide poisoning
Follow guidelines for medical care for inhalation poisonings. Call an ambulance immediately.

• The victim must be taken out into fresh air.
• Rescuers must not be under the influence of
carbon monoxide for a long time, remembering that
an ordinary gas mask does not protect against this
zu. For reliable protection you need gopkali-
cartridge or insulating gas mask.
• The best treatment is long breathing
oxygen supply.
• If breathing and circulation stop, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed.