What symptom is burning carbon poisoning

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Gas poisoning, also known as carbon monoxide poisoning, is the product of incomplete combustion of carbonaceous substances, which is caused by inhalation through respiratory tract. The poisoning mechanism is the formation of carboxyhemoglobin, resulting in tissue asphyxia. It is toxic to the cells of the whole body, especially to the cerebral cortex. What are the symptoms of carbon poisoning.

What symptom is burning carbon poisoning

First: mild poisoning. Patients may have headache, dizziness, insomnia, blurred vision, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, general fatigue, tachycardia, and transient syncope. The content of carboxyhemoglobin in blood is 10% - 20%.

Second: moderate poisoning. In addition to the aggravation of the above symptoms, the lips, nails, skin and mucous membrane appear cherry red, sweating, blood pressure rises first and then decreases, heart rate accelerates, arrhythmia, irritability, temporary feeling and movement separation (that is, there is still thinking, but can not act). Symptoms continue to worsen, and drowsiness and coma may appear. Carboxyhemoglobin in blood is about 30% - 40%. After timely rescue, can quickly awake, generally without complications and sequelae.

Third: severe poisoning. The patient quickly went into a coma. In the early stage, the muscle tension of limbs increased, or there was paroxysmal tonic spasm; in the late stage, the muscle tension decreased significantly, the patient's face was pale or blue, blood pressure decreased, pupil dilated, and finally died of respiratory paralysis. After rescue, the survivors may have serious complications and sequelae.

matters needing attention

The above are several common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. As carbon monoxide poisoning will cause great harm to human health, it is suggested that once there are carbon monoxide poisoning patients around, they should be sent to the hospital immediately.