Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most dangerous that a person encounters in life. This gas is colorless, odorless, and heavier than air. It spreads easily through obstacles, walls, windows, soil, and even respirators may not keep it from spreading.

Carbon monoxide binds strongly to hemoglobin and attacks red blood cells. Normally, hemoglobin carries oxygen to all tissues and organs. By binding with hemoglobin, carbon monoxide interferes with the supply of oxygen to the body, oxygen starvation or hypoxia develops. This condition is life-threatening and, if severely poisoned, can be fatal.

Read more of this post

nadiiag | January 1, 2022 at 1:26 am | Tags: aid, danger, first aid, harm, health, health issues, negative affect, poisoning, tips | Categories: advice, aid | URL: https://wp.me/paoLKi-661
Comment