Kidde P/N 900-0120, KN-COB-IC specifications Symptoms of CO Poisoning, Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Symptoms of CO Poisoning

The following common symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household. Learn the difference between dangerous, high, mid and low levels:

Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “flu-like” symptoms).

Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsi- ness, confusion, fast heart rate.

Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio- respiratory failure, death.

If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!

Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long- term exposures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This Kidde unit has a time-weighted alarm - the higher the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.

This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO problem. If your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds. Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved, it’s crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made.

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