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Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the techni-
cian and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or contact
the manufacturer directly, for more information about CO
safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are
not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or
adjacent to the residence.
Treatment for CO Poisoning
Any person who is suspected to have CO poisoning should
leave the potentially dangerous environment, get fresh air
immediately and seek care from a physician. CO poisoning
can be determined by a simple blood test, called a “carboxy-
haemoglobin” test. This test measures the amount of CO in
the bloodstream. For this test to be accurate, it must be done
immediately after CO exposure. Acute CO poisoning is usu-
ally treated by breathing in oxygen. When CO poisoning is
severe, (for example, when there is an altered state of con-
sciousness), high-pressure oxygen therapy in a special
“hyperbaric chamber” may be used. A physician will make
this determination and administer treatment if necessary.
What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
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