Medical Health Care Centre

Signs and symptoms
* Headache, often very strong
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Weakness
* Dizziness
* Shortness of breath
* Confusion
* Agitation or lethargy
* Dilated pupils
* Collapse and unconsciousness
* Coma

Treatment
Faced with a case of carbon monoxide poisoning is necessary:
* Remove the victim immediately to the area of exposure to carbon monoxide and lead to an outdoor location
* If the person is unconscious, check for pulse and breathing
* If not breathing, give mouth to mouth resuscitation
* If no pulse is necessary to apply CPR
* If you have an oxygen tank, supplied with a mask, which must be sealed over the nose and mouth of the victim to prevent the entry of other gases
* Call an ambulance
* If the victim regains consciousness should take immediately to hospital for continued care.

Preventive measures
* Ensure that coal or oil furnace home are inspected annually and that any damage is repaired immediately
* Do not stay in the car with the engine running, and leave open the rear window while driving
* Do not leave your car running in the parking lot, especially with the door closed
* Those who work where there may be carbon monoxide poisoning, they must have available a special tank and an oxygen mask
* Currently can be placed in offices, homes, apartments, etc.., Systems for detecting carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide alarm.