Emergency physicians warn against co by hazards (OSH online)

This danger is especially present during the winter months when people use their heaters and stoves inside to stay warm.

Portable heating burn kerosene, propane, butane and natural gas would be the risk of poisoning with carbon monoxide and fire if not used correctly, notify authorities. American College of Emergency Physicians issued guidance 15 December reminding Americans that CO poisoning cases are more frequent during the winter months because people use of heaters and stoves inside to stay warm.

"This colorless, odorless gas is fatal, if you take precautionary measures or symptoms, said Dr. Sandra Schneider, President of Cape." "" Now think and act to prevent the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning may save your life and the lives of those around you. »

According to Cape, over 400 deaths occur each year in die United States by involuntary carbon monoxide from and 20,000 more people visit the emergency services according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People said College should be alert to detect potential signs of CO poisoning, which include:

HeadacheDizzinessWeaknessNauseaVomitingChest painConfusion

"If you get bad headaches or suffer from these symptoms, you can easily be confused with the with the flu," said Schneider. "People should be concerned about the presence of carbon monoxide if more than one person living or working together developing these symptoms simultaneously over a short period of time."

Owners must install CO detectors at each level of the House, especially near sleeping areas. They should ensure to gas appliances are properly ventilated and are installed or maintained by qualified professionals, Cape advises.

American College of Emergency Physicians Foundation offers tips for the carbon monoxide, the consumption of alcohol during holiday and other dangers on the Web site security.

Sylvane. and others also offer advice to use safe portable heating.