Why is Carbon Monoxide Dangerous?

FAQ: Why is Carbon Monoxide Dangerous to Humans? Short Answer: Because CO takes the place of oxygen in the blood, starving the heart and brain cells of oxygen, which can kill you. In survivors, the toxic aspect of CO sets off the body's immune…

What is the difference between carbon monoxide levels in the exhaust and carbon monoxide levels in the ambient air?

FAQ: What is the difference between carbon monoxide levels in the exhaust and carbon monoxide levels in the ambient air? Short Answer: Levels in the exhaust become dangerous when they are allowed to escape into the indoor air. A properly operating…

Why do portable electric generators kill?

FAQ: Why do engines running indoors cause such a high risk of carbon monoxide death. Why do portable electric generators kill? Short Answer: Because the levels of carbon monoxide in small engine exhaust are a thousand times higher than in a…

How is Carbon Monoxide Created in a House Furnace?

FAQ: How is carbon monoxide created in a house furnace which should be burning clean? Short Answer: Poor maintenance or an interference with the fresh air supply for the fire to burn, are usually the reasons why carbon monoxide escapes from…
CO Detector in Front of a Burning Fireplace

Are Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sensitive Enough?

FAQ: Are Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sensitive Enough?  Short Answer: UL 2034 Alarms do not warn of all potentially dangerous poisonings as the preventing a 10% COHb level is not demanding enough as permanent brain damage occurs at nearly a 40%…

Why are Carbon Monoxide Detectors important for where people don't sleep?

FAQ: Why are carbon monoxide Detectors important for where  people don't sleep?Short Answer: Because you can get poisoned anywhere there is carbon monoxide indoors and you may not realize it until it is too late to call for help. From…

What is the Difference between Ambient CO Levels and COHb Levels.

FAQ: What is the difference between Ambient CO levels and COHb levels? Short Answer: Ambient air levels refer to the amount of carbon monoxide in the air you are breathing (indoor air), expressed in terms of PPM (parts per million.) COHb levels…

What is the difference between Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide?

What is the difference between CO2 and CO? The difference between carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide was discussed in our video blog conversation between Brain Injury Law Group lawyers, Gordon Johnson and Griffith Winthrop.Gordon Johnson:…

What to Do if Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off?

IF YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS GOING OFF - GET OUTUnderstanding Why a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off. The above advice must always be followed. Evacuate before you call 911 if your alarm is going off. The balance of this page is written…

How can you tell if you have carbon monoxide poisoning?

How can you tell if you have carbon monoxide poisoning? You can’t without some external confirmation. Carbon monoxide poisoning is largely indistinguishable from other diseases like the flu, so unless you have been warned that there is carbon…