Kidde KN-COPD-3-UK manual What To Do When The Alarm Sounds W

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What To Do When The Alarm Sounds W

Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the techni-	h
cian and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or contact	a
the manufacturer directly, for more information about CO	t
safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are
not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or	t
adjacent to the residence.
Treatment for CO Poisoning	o
Any person who is suspected to have CO poisoning should
leave the potentially dangerous environment, get fresh air	d
immediately and seek care from a physician. CO poisoning
can be determined by a simple blood test, called a “carboxy-	o
haemoglobin” test. This test measures the amount of CO in
the bloodstream. For this test to be accurate, it must be done	W
immediately after CO exposure. Acute CO poisoning is usu-
ally treated by breathing in oxygen. When CO poisoning is	h
severe, (for example, when there is an altered state of con-
sciousness), high-pressure oxygen therapy in a special	e
“hyperbaric chamber” may be used. A physician will make	n
this determination and administer treatment if necessary.
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