November 15, 2017

Carbon Monoxide Causes & Prevention

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Facts:

  • CO poisoning is responsible for over 20,000 ER visits per year
  • ER visits for CO poisoning are the highest in Midwestern states
  • CO is a colorless, odorless gas which makes it more dangerous since it is invisible to the senses
  • Symptoms of CO poisoning can include: nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, chest pain, and decreased level of consciousness
  • Children are more vulnerable to the poisonous effects of CO

View our info-graphic below for common causes and prevention of Carbon Monoxide.
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Carbon Monoxide Causes & Prevention