How to Protect Yourself From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Show: UAMS Health Talk
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood. When too much carbon monoxide is in the air, the body replaces the oxygen in the red blood cells with carbon monoxide. This can lead to serious tissue damage, or even death.
Carbon monoxide is gas that has no odor, taste or color. Burning fuels, including gas, wood, propane or charcoal, make carbon monoxide. Appliances and engines that aren't well vented can cause the gas to build up to dangerous levels. A tightly enclosed space makes the buildup worse.
Dr. Ari Filip, the Medical Director at the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center at UAMS is here today to talk about the causes and prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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