Sunday, April 10, 2011

CO Effects on People and Animals

Dizziness, headache, Confusion, head stuffiness
Elevated blood carboxyhemoglobin level; Fatigue   
Eye and upper respiratory irritation       
Persistent cough; Wheezing or bronchial constriction
Increased frequency of angina in persons with coronary heart disease
Endothelium damage (inner lining of blood vessels).
Standard therapy requires supplemental oxygen, ventilatory support and monitoring heart rate.
High exposures require hyperbolic chambers to force CO out of blood, replacing it with oxygen

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