Post by sam on Oct 8, 2010 13:13:35 GMT -5
For immediate release: Oct 08, 2010
Posted by: [ISP]
Contact: Sgt. Anthony Emery
Phone: (317) 899-8287 OR (800) 582-8440
Email: aemery@isp.in.gov
Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Indianapolis - With fall weather and its colder temperatures often comes the threat of a silent killer: carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that does not cause irritation to the eyes or throat. Its victims usually do not know they are inhaling the toxic gas until they fall ill from its effects.
In the United States more than 200 people die annually from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning which is attracted to the hemoglobin in the blood stream after it is breathed and then replaces the oxygen cells.
The Indiana State Police reminds Hoosiers the signs of carbon monoxide exposure and prevention steps to keep from becoming a statistic.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure:
Flu like symptoms with no fever
Nausea, vomiting
Dizziness
Irregular breathing
Fatigue and weakness
Feeling better after leaving a particular structure, but feeling ill upon return
Drowsiness
Headache
Confusion
Safety measures to prevent exposure:
Purchase a carbon monoxide detector for every level of your home. Don't ignore the alarm when it is activated, open the windows, and leave the structure until the source of carbon monoxide is found.
Have your traditional heating system inspected annually.
Never warm up a motor vehicle in a garage, even a door is open; also have your vehicle checked for exhaust leaks.
Be sure all fuel burning sources such as gas, wood stoves, fire places, and portable heaters are working properly and their flues or chimneys have been inspected.
Never burn charcoal inside.
Never use a gas range or oven for home heating.
Never use gasoline or diesel powered electric generators in an enclosed area.
If the structure you are in is air tight and lacks ventilation, crack open a window for fresh air.
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Posted by: [ISP]
Contact: Sgt. Anthony Emery
Phone: (317) 899-8287 OR (800) 582-8440
Email: aemery@isp.in.gov
Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Indianapolis - With fall weather and its colder temperatures often comes the threat of a silent killer: carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that does not cause irritation to the eyes or throat. Its victims usually do not know they are inhaling the toxic gas until they fall ill from its effects.
In the United States more than 200 people die annually from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning which is attracted to the hemoglobin in the blood stream after it is breathed and then replaces the oxygen cells.
The Indiana State Police reminds Hoosiers the signs of carbon monoxide exposure and prevention steps to keep from becoming a statistic.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure:
Flu like symptoms with no fever
Nausea, vomiting
Dizziness
Irregular breathing
Fatigue and weakness
Feeling better after leaving a particular structure, but feeling ill upon return
Drowsiness
Headache
Confusion
Safety measures to prevent exposure:
Purchase a carbon monoxide detector for every level of your home. Don't ignore the alarm when it is activated, open the windows, and leave the structure until the source of carbon monoxide is found.
Have your traditional heating system inspected annually.
Never warm up a motor vehicle in a garage, even a door is open; also have your vehicle checked for exhaust leaks.
Be sure all fuel burning sources such as gas, wood stoves, fire places, and portable heaters are working properly and their flues or chimneys have been inspected.
Never burn charcoal inside.
Never use a gas range or oven for home heating.
Never use gasoline or diesel powered electric generators in an enclosed area.
If the structure you are in is air tight and lacks ventilation, crack open a window for fresh air.
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Link to this event: www.in.gov/portal/news_events/58242.htm
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