Is natural gas poisoning painful?

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In many families, natural gas is used for cooking. However, many people die of natural gas poisoning every year. Therefore, the safety of the use of natural gas is particularly important. Natural gas poisoning is a major concern from beginning to end. In our daily life, we also need to master certain first aid methods and measures. There are certain inducements for natural gas poisoning. Will natural gas poisoning be painful? Let's have a look.

Is natural gas poisoning painful?

1. Mild: poisoning time is short, carboxyhemoglobin in blood is 10% - 20%. The early symptoms of poisoning include headache, dizziness, palpitation, nausea, vomiting, weakness of limbs, and even transient fainting. Generally speaking, the patient is still conscious and inhales fresh air. After leaving the toxic environment, the symptoms disappear rapidly and no sequelae is left.

2. Medium: slightly longer poisoning time, carboxyhemoglobin in blood accounts for 30% - 40%, on the basis of mild symptoms, can appear collapse or coma. The skin and mucous membrane are cherry red. If the rescue is timely, the patient can wake up quickly and recover completely within a few days, generally without sequelae.

3. Severe: found too late, inhale too much gas, or inhale high concentration of carbon monoxide in a short time, blood carboxyhemoglobin concentration is often more than 50%, the patient presents deep coma, all kinds of reflex disappear, incontinence, limb cold, blood pressure drop, shortness of breath, will soon die. In general, the longer the coma time, the more serious the prognosis, often leaving dementia, memory and understanding decline, limb paralysis and other sequelae.

matters needing attention

Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal - red, gray, black, or white - emits carbon dioxide. Do not use a portable gas heater. The use of gas stoves can cause carbon monoxide leakage.