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immediately. CO poisoning can be determined by a car-
boxyhemoglobin test.
The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOX-
IDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members
of the household:
1. Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms)
2. Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate
3. Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions,
cardiorespiratory failure, death
The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults. Levels
differ for those at high risk. Exposure to high levels of car-
bon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage
and disabilities. Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not
well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save
themselves by either exiting the building, or calling for assis-
tance. Also, young children and household pets may be the
first effected. Familiarization with the effects of each level is
important.
Fire Safety Information
Escape Plan
Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year,
including drills at night. Know two ways out of every room
(door & window) and identify a meeting place outside the
home where everyone will gather once they have exited the
residence. When two people have reached the meeting
place, one should leave to call 911 while the second person
stays to account for additional family members. Establish a
rule that once you’re out, you never reenter under
any circumstance!
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Information