Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Everything You Need to Know

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
1:04 Symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning
1:56 Risk of Carbon monoxide poisoning
2:25 Diagnosis of Carbon monoxide poisoning
2:38 Treatment of Carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning typically occurs from breathing in carbon monoxide (CO) at excessive levels.[3] Symptoms are often described as "flu-like" and commonly include headache, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.[1] Large exposures can result in loss of consciousness, arrhythmias, seizures, or death.[1][2] The classically described "cherry red skin" rarely occurs.[2] Long-term complications may include chronic fatigue, trouble with memory, and movement problems.[5]

CO is a colorless and odorless gas which is initially non-irritating.[5] It is produced during incomplete burning of organic matter.[5] This can occur from motor vehicles, heaters, or cooking equipment that run on carbon-based fuels.[1] Carbon monoxide primarily causes adverse effects by combining with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO) preventing the blood from carrying oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide as carbaminohemoglobin.[5] Additionally, many other hemoproteins such as myoglobin, Cytochrome P450, and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase are affected, along with other metallic and non-metallic cellular targets.[2][6]

Diagnosis is typically based on a HbCO level of more than 3% among nonsmokers and more than 10% among smokers.[2] The biological threshold for carboxyhemoglobin tolerance is typically accepted to be 15% COHb, meaning toxicity is consistently observed at levels in excess of this concentration.[7] The FDA has previously set a threshold of 14% COHb in certain clinical trials evaluating the therapeutic potential of carbon monoxide.[8] In general, 30% COHb is considered severe carbon monoxide poisoning.[9] The highest reported non-fatal carboxyhemoglobin level was 73% COHb.[9]

Efforts to prevent poisoning include carbon monoxide detectors, proper venting of gas appliances, keeping chimneys clean, and keeping exhaust systems of vehicles in good repair.[1] Treatment of poisoning generally consists of giving 100% oxygen along with supportive care.[2][5] This should generally be carried out until symptoms are no longer present and the HbCO level is less than 3%/10%.[2]

Carbon monoxide poisoning is relatively common, resulting in more than 20,000 emergency room visits a year in the United States.[1][10] It is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries.[11] In the United States, non-fire related cases result in more than 400 deaths a year.[1] Poisonings occur more often in the winter, particularly from the use of portable generators during power outages.[2][12] The toxic effects of CO have been known since ancient history.[13][9] The discovery that hemoglobin is affected by CO emerged with an investigation by James Watt and Thomas Beddoes into the therapeutic potential of hydrocarbonate in 1793, and later confirmed by Claude Bernard between 1846 and 1857.[9]

[TodaVida]

My brothers best friend from High School Ivan Garcia joined the Marine Corps in 2019 he was one of the 3 marines found deceased in a car from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. May you Rest in Peace Ivan Garcia.❤️🕊️

[karenishness]

I had severe carbon monoxide poisoning in the 70's. It was from a water heater in a bathroom. I stood up and passed out on the floor instead of in the bath. An hour or so later I woke up and was told in the hospital it take 90 days to completely renew the blood and if during this time I was exposed to more carbon monoxide it could have a cumulative effect and just a small exposure could be fatal. Within a year a person died in that same bathroom from carbon monoxide poisoning. Indeed, trailers are deadly. I had a friend who lost his daughter and grandchildren from a poorly vented heater.

[olly]

Thanks I just wanted to know would it do the job quick

[beecdee]

So many sad comments. If you’re reading this, there’s still hope ❤️
Unaliving yourself doesn’t take the pain away, you just transfer it to your loved ones.
You’re just ill and need some treatment and TLC

[WiseAilbhean]

I’ve been in some home where people keep the heat pumping and can’t rationalize opening the window 🙄
I make frequently let the place air out, not just for carbon monoxide risk, but also i been cooking, breathing and expelling gases… why continue to breathe that in?

[tylerjames]

Just needed to know how to lull myself - thanks

[Dolly.]

Thank you, helps a lot in my presentation preparation ❤

[natesanjyothikumari]

Very informative video, thanks for making

[Burbah]

Thank you for that extremely useful information 🙂

[xdchjy]

That’s all my symptoms expect I don’t trow up

[SophieAdelini]

all of the ppl here who want to leave this world :( please don’t do it, things do get better and if your attempt fails you will regret it just please seek help ❤❤❤

[motorcyclemark]

How long does it take in a car with a hose to the exhaust is mg question

[KarlosBro]

So if i run a hose from my exhaust pipe on my vehicle and put the hose going inside the car with the windows up, will it do the trick? Cant be arsed with pain i just wanna pass out then never wake up

[PhoenixinShadows]

I wonder how long I can go without a hood vent at my workplace, cooking.
They weren't cleaned an out of date maintenance sticker on it says June 1, 24. Overheated in all these heat waves and cooked the motor and seized the bearings. :/
Deep fry burning propane not as clean as gas. Grill. And my flat top.
Anytime we have to cook a burger or steak we are smoked out and I'm outside puking when I clean the flat top at the end of the night.

[ElHuaso]

I normally feel like this period :/
I need to move out of the city

[Amia_Lily]

so if I park in a closed garage leaving my car running, will that be good enough?

[jennifern.]

Is there a way to test if you’ve been poisoned with carbon monoxide?

[jesseincn]

I'm here to learn if my Car 🚗 exhaust can do the Job quick, in my enclosed garage. I don't want an unsuccessful attempt, and suffer in the hospital with an oxygen cylinder. I'm only 23. See you mates in the Moon🌙.
God Bless America 🇺🇸
We the People 🇺🇸 🗽
Love you Earth🌍
Gotta be going to Jupiter without SpaceX. See you my lovely buddies😭

[SunaramMarandi-zizk]

Thank you for the wonderful explanation

[ELuciferr]

If you boil tobacco till it's liquid it's nearly instant death