CO poisoning

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Fresh air now. Call 112. Do not go back inside.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT re-enter to turn off appliance before victims are out if risk high.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume person is sleeping — CO causes deep unconsciousness.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give alcohol or coffee as treatment.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 — priority medical emergency for CO poisoning.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report number of victims and symptoms.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire service needed to ventilate and measure CO before re-entry.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hyperbaric oxygen may be needed — hospital assessment mandatory.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All exposed persons need evaluation even if symptoms resolve outside.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Get to fresh air and call for medical help. Rescuers need SCBA for entry into high CO.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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