Carbon monoxide

●Critical

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

Odorless toxic gas
Multiple victims
Re-entry death risk

Quick summary

Everyone outside now. Call 112. Do not go back in. CPR if needed.

Do This Now

Step 1: Get everyone outside to fresh air immediately
Step 2: Call 112 or 108 from outside
Step 3: Turn off source only if safe without re-entering long
Step 4: Do NOT go back inside until fire department clears air
Step 5: Start CPR if someone is unresponsive and not breathing

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT re-enter to turn off appliance if others are already out — tell fire service.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume headache is just flu if multiple people affected.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Carbon monoxide exposure — multiple people with headache/confusion."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report source (generator, heater, car) and number affected.

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hyperbaric oxygen may be needed — all symptomatic exposures need hospital evaluation.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Identify what was taken, call Poison Control and emergency services, and follow their instructions. Do not guess treatments.

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