Carbon Monoxide Gas
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless, and poisonous gas that is created be
internal-combustion engines. Carbon Monoxide can be extremely
dangerous and can cause death or serious injuries, if inhaled by
people or animals. Dangerous conditions include a motor vehicle
running in an enclosed area such as a garage, exhaust created by
a boat, or a power generator running inside a home or garage.
Because it is a colorless and odorless gas, it is not always
apparent when carbon monoxide is present or may be a potential
danger. The presence of carbon monoxide can sometimes be
determined by the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
including headaches, fatigue, nausea and dizziness.
If carbon monoxide poisoning is not caught in
its early stages it can lead to passing out, brain damage, and
even death. Thus, it is extremely important to be aware of
heaters, generators, and other household appliances that can
cause carbon monoxide poisoning. These if left on over night
can incapacitate everyone in a home, tent, or cabin and prevent
them from getting out of harm's way. Domestic carbon monoxide
poisoning can be prevented by the use of household carbon
monoxide detectors.
If you have any questions about carbon
monoxide poisoning, feel free to send an e-mail to
toxicexposure@texaslawyers.com or submit an inquiry
through the online form on this page.
Information on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
in the Work Place
Many businesses use ovens, forklifts, and
other equipment that create carbon monoxide. These businesses
if in a strip mall or other enclosed areas can cause carbon
monoxide poisoning for neighboring businesses and employees. If
you, your employees, or your customers are experiencing
headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness, you might want to
test for carbon monoxide gas in your environment as well as
investigate the use of any combustion engines or equipment that
may create carbon monoxide gas as well as the ventilation system
of your work place.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after people or animals
inhale carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a product of
combustion of organic matter under conditions of restricted
oxygen supply, which prevents complete oxidation to carbon
dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide is colorless,
odorless, and tasteless, and is often difficult for people to
detect.
Carbon monoxide is a significantly toxic gas with poisoning
being the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries.
Symptoms of mild poisoning include headaches, fainting, and
flu-like effects; larger exposures can lead to significant
toxicity of the central nervous system and heart. Following a
significant poisoning, cognitive impairments, apathy,
depression, headaches and dizziness often occurs. Carbon
monoxide can also have severe effects on the fetus of a pregnant
woman.
The mechanisms by which carbon monoxide produces toxic
effects are not yet fully understood, but hemoglobin, myoglobin,
and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase are thought to be
compromised. Treatment largely consists of administering 100%
oxygen or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
If you have any questions about carbon
monoxide poisoning, feel free to send an e-mail to
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