2. odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas is
known as the "silent killer.“
produced by common household
appliances. When not properly
ventilated, carbon monoxide emitted by
these appliances can build up.
Carbon Monoxide
3. occurs after enough inhalation of carbon
monoxide (CO).
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
5. Initial treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning
is to immediately remove the person from the
exposure without endangering further people.
Those who are unconscious may require CPR on
site.Administering oxygen via non-rebreather
mask shortens the half life of carbon monoxide
to 80 minutes from 320 minutes on normal
air.[21] Oxygen hastens the dissociation of carbon
monoxide from carboxyhemoglobin, thus turning
it back into hemoglobin.Due to the possible
severe effects in the fetus, pregnant women are
treated with oxygen for longer periods of time
than non-pregnant people.
Treatment
6. it is possible that anoxia could affect the
teeth. Were the body of a carbon
monoxide poisoned individual was
described as having "pink teeth", a result
of the carbon monoxide in the vascular
system of the tooth.
Dental Correlation