JHEMA - Carbon Monoxide

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Hundreds die each year from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's some information to help protect you and your family... </div> <bR> <div> <B>What is carbon monoxide?</B></div> <div> Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas which could be created whenever a fuel (such as wood, gasoline, coal, natural gas, kerosene, etc.) is burning. However, sometimes other odors and smells are present with carbon monoxide.</div> <bR> <div> <B>You may be exposed to carbon monoxide gas when:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">You leave your car, truck or van engine running </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Your home contains as incorrectly vented or malfunctioning hot water heater, furnace, space heater, fireplace or kitchen cooking stove </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">You burn charcoal, alcohol or gasoline in an enclosed tent, camper or room </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">You smoke a cigar, cigarette or pipe</div> <bR> <div> <B>What are some of the common sources of carbon monoxide?</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="34fe2440.gif" border=0 width="482" height="324" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>You should remember there are many more possible sources:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">appliances in cabins or campers </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">barbecue grills </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">lack of adequate ventilation</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">pool/spa heaters </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ceiling-mounted heating unit </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">gasoline-powered tools</div> <bR> <div> <B>How does carbon monoxide harm you?</B></div> <div> Quite simply, carbon monoxide prevents oxygen from being used by your body. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can harm your central nervous system and even your heart.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Who is at risk?</B></div> <div> Everyone is at risk of being poisoned by carbon monoxide. However, individuals with existing health problems such as heart and lung disease and the elderly are especially vulnerable. Infants, children and pregnant women are also at high risk.</div> <bR> <div> <B>What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?</B></div> <div> Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning mimics many common illnesses such as the flu and food poisoning.</div> <bR> <div> Some of the common symptoms associated with carbon monoxide poisoning are: </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="503" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 167 ><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">headaches </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">dizziness </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">weakness </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">nausea </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">rapid heartbeat </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">seizures </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">cardiac arrest</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">loss of hearing </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">blurry vision </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">vomiting </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">disorientation </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">loss of consciousness </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">coma </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">respiratory failure</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> This list is not meant to serve as a diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning, but it is meant to provide information on carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms. Always check with your doctor.</div> <bR> <div> <B>What can I do to protect myself and my family?</B></div> <div> You should have your furnace and fireplace cleaned and inspected before each heating season. Use non-electrical space heaters only in well-ventilated areas. Don't start or leave running cars, trucks or other vehicles in an enclosed area.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Carbon Monoxide Home Alarms:</B></div> <div> Jefferson Hills Emergency Management and C-MAC recommends the use of carbon monoxide home alarms to help alert you to increased CO levels.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> BUT REMEMBER, THEY ARE NOT FOOLPROOF!</div> <bR> <div> <B>Follow these simple C-MAC guidelines:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a70118ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">CALL</B></div> <div> If your detector alarm sounds and you are experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the premises and immediately call 911, if available in your area, or your local emergency services number.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a70118ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">CHECK</B></div> <div> If your detector alarm sounds and you have no symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: First check the detector, push the reset button (if available), turn off any appliances or other sources of combustion, and get fresh air to the building. Adjust, repair or replace as needed by calling a qualified heating service or appliance repair company.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a70118ff000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ALWAYS</B></div> <div> If you think you have symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and you do not have a detector, leave the premises and immediately call 911, if available in your local area, or your local emergency services number.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>C-MAC</B></div> <div> <B>C</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >arbon</FONT> <B>M</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >onoxide</FONT> <B>A</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >wareness</FONT> <B>C</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >oalition</FONT></div> <div> of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County</div> </td> </tr></table></body>