{"id":16969,"date":"2021-08-24T13:18:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T13:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=16969"},"modified":"2021-08-24T13:18:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T13:18:11","slug":"carbon-monoxide-poisoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/carbon-monoxide-poisoning\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carbon monoxide (CO) is also known as a silent killer. It attaches itself to the blood cells; therefore, if a person is exposed to CO, the gas replaces the oxygen. In cars, the CO is produced when the combustion reaction isn\u2019t completed fully. In this guide, we will explain what are the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, is and how you can prevent it. Let\u2019s find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Carbon Monoxide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odourless and colourless gas. Because it cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, CO can harm you or your family members even before you detect it. Even low exposure to carbon monoxide can cause serious health problems. However, carbon monoxide poisoning is entirely preventable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete burning of any carbon-containing material in an appliance or engine; for example, running on gas, wood, coal, gasoline, fuel oil or ethanol. Motor vehicle exhaust also contributes to the emission of carbon monoxide; however, closed garages can also build up CO inside the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carbon monoxide diffuses very quickly in the environment and can be fatal in less than an hour. CO is an asphyxiant gas that attaches to red blood cells and prevents them from properly carrying oxygen in the body. The severity of poisoning depends on the amount of CO fixed by haemoglobin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first and most common symptoms are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n