CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND FIRST AID
Abstract
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is one of the leading causes of death. It has no colour, odour or taste and therefore cannot be felt by our senses. Carbon monoxide binds to red blood cells 240 times faster than oxygen. We only acknowledge its presence if someone faints. Inhalation of carbon monoxide is the most common and dangerous type of poisoning. Poisoning is mainly caused by the lack of people’s knowledge about this gas. Most of the 109 respondents have basic knowledge about dangers of CO poisoning and of basic first aid. Fast and proper first aid treatment is crucial in a gas poisoning situation, as it can save lives.
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