Emergency
Treatment For
CO Poisoning
CO poisoning or toxicity is a life-threatening emergency that
requires immediate action. The following is a list of things that
should be done if CO poisoning is suspected. Proceed with
caution. The victim may be in an area of CO concentration,
which means you or others could be in danger from exposure
to CO:
• Evaluate the situation and ventilate the area if possible.
• Evacuate the area and move the affected person(s) to a
fresh air environment.
• Observe the victim(s).
• Administer oxygen, if available.
• Contact medical help. If the victim is not breathing, perform
rescue breathing or approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) as appropriate until medical help arrives. Prompt
action can mean the difference between life and death.
• Shut off potential sources of CO, if possible. Correct
ventilation problems and/or repair exhaust problems
as appropriate. Investigate the source of CO and take
corrective action, such as evacuating and ventilating the
area or shutting off the source of the CO, while at the same
time evacuating and ventilating the area.
Where CO May
Accumulate
Carbon monoxide can accumulate anywhere in or around your
boat. This includes, but is not limited to:
Inadequately
ventilated canvas
enclosures.
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