ED OF ABAY DISTRICT WARNS CARBON MONOXIDE: PREVENTION OF POISONING AND FIRST AID
During cold weather, not only the number of fires increases, but also the number of carbon monoxide poisoning, which often leads to death. The emergency Department of the Abay district of the East Kazakhstan region informs about how to prevent the danger, and what to do if someone is still injured. During the cold season, not only the number of fires increases, but also the number of carbon monoxide poisoning, which often leads to death. The Department of emergency situations of the Abay district of the East Kazakhstan region informs about how to prevent the danger, and what to do if someone is still injured. Carbon monoxide is often called "insidious killer" — it has no color, no smell, does not cause any sensations at all, for the victim, its presence remains unnoticed. At the same time, the gas spreads quickly, mixing with the air without losing its toxic properties. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide is a toxic component of exhaust gases. Most often, carbon monoxide poisoning occurs due to improper use of stoves that use coal for kindling. To help a person in time, you need to know the main signs of such poisoning. Since carbon monoxide is completely odorless, poisoning can occur very imperceptibly. When the content of 0.08% CO in the inhaled air, a person feels a headache and suffocation. When the concentration of CO increases to 0.32%, paralysis and loss of consciousness occur (death occurs in 30 minutes). At a concentration above 1.2%, consciousness is lost after 2-3 breaths, and the person dies in less than 3 minutes. Help with carbon monoxide poisoning In such a situation, it is extremely important to provide the victim with competent pre-medical care. To do this, take the person out into the fresh air, lay them down, lift their legs, free them from tight clothing and give them a sniff of ammonia. If the victim is conscious, it is necessary to provide rest and continuous oxygen access, for example, you can fan it with a newspaper or turn on the fan. If the victim is not breathing, it is necessary to give him artificial respiration, after clearing the airway. And, of course, call an Ambulance. If this is not possible, then after the recovery of vital functions, try to take the victim to a medical facility. Remember that during the removal of the victim from a place where there is a dangerous concentration of carbon monoxide, first of all you need to protect yourself so as not to get poisoned too. To do this, you need to act quickly and breathe through a handkerchief, gauze. How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning As a matter of fact, most people already know about it. However, poisoning occurs. This means that we will repeat what may seem to someone banal and well-known rules: - use only serviceable equipment. Cracks in the stoves, clogged chimney, and similar "little things" can lead to serious consequences. - operate the furnaces in accordance with the rules. Regularly check the operation of the ventilation system and clean the chimney in a timely manner, and only professionals can trust the masonry of stoves. - motorists, do not work in the garage with the engine running. Dear citizens! Compliance with the above rules will prevent you from becoming a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. Turgali Dauren Kuanyshberuly Acting chief of PSD of Abay district major civil protection