2023-07-19 12:33:47
In winter, accidents due to carbon monoxide inhalation grow and Bariloche is no exception where yesterday the death of an 80-year-old man was confirmed and his wife remains hospitalized in serious condition, so it is appropriate to reiterate prevention recommendations.
How to prevent inhalation of carbon monoxide
1- In closed places, always keep a window open.
2- Check once a year the combustion devices in your house with a registered gas fitter. Do it preferably during the winter, when these devices are used the most.
3- Check that the gas flame is blue. If it is yellow or orange, carbon monoxide may be present.
4- Clean the burners so that food does not clog the burners and generate bad combustion.
5- If you have a natural gas network, in the rooms the stoves must be balanced draft.
6- If you use bottled gas, such as a bottle or cylinder, the ventilation of the room must be at the height of the feet.
7- Do not install heaters or stoves in bathrooms or closed spaces.
8- If you have a carbon monoxide detector installed, check that it is always active.
What is the carbon monoxide
It is a highly toxic gas for people and animals, which is generated by poor combustion of substances such as gas, gasoline, kerosene or coal.
It is extremely dangerous because it is almost imperceptible: it has no color, smell or taste and it does not irritate the mucous membranes.
It is toxic because it enters the blood through the lungs and reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches vital organs such as the brain and heart. This can cause serious poisoning, even death.
What appliances can expel carbon monoxide
Any appliance that uses combustible material can burn poorly and generate carbon monoxide. Some may be water heaters, hot water tanks, boilers, stoves, braziers, salamanders, kitchens, stoves, heaters, wood or charcoal grills, gas or wood ovens, combustion engines (vehicles, chainsaws or electric generators).
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
Weakness, tiredness, sleepiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and rapid pulse.
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