Silent Enemy: They were hospitalized after carbon monoxide poisoning in Cordoba

In cold weather, carbon monoxide is a silent enemy that can kill young and old. In this case, There was a family from the Cordoba area who was taken to a hospital Poisoning. Members did not notice the loss until the baby was spoiled.

It happened in the town of Potrero de Gare, where A mother and her three children should be treated for carbon monoxide inhalation. The situation is then noticed by the woman The smallest of the group disbanded. Later, one of his daughters did.

The father of four children was taken to Alta Gracia Hospital, where they were taken to a hospital for stabilization. Fortunately, they have already been discharged.

How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

• Keep them Environment with adequate ventilation (Grills, open windows), especially when the combustion equipment is working.
• Check for proper functioning Heaters, thermo tanks, gas stoves, salamanders, fireplaces, boilers, kitchens, heaters, lanterns, internal combustion engines in cars and motorcycles, generator sets and braziers and more.
• If possible, place Automatic detectors of carbon monoxide concentration.
• Carefully follow the equipment installation, use and maintenance instructions. It is ideal for registered gas installations to be tested annually Home heating and kitchen systems. Wood fireplaces and their ducts should be inspected and cleaned annually.
• Do not use ovens, stoves, ovens, charcoal grills, lanterns or camp stoves Heat the house.
• Stoves that do not have a balanced flow should be used only if the person is awake and watching them. There should be at least one in the room Constant intake of air.

• Do not start combustion engines (Machines, generator sets, chain saw, etc.) Indoors, in basements or garages.