Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs frequently in winter, and these safety knowledge must be known

Source: 2023/01/13 Xinhua News Agency

As the temperature drops, all kinds of heating equipment "re-emerge", but some of the ensuing safety hazards cannot be ignored, especially to be vigilant about carbon monoxide poisoning (commonly known as gas poisoning) events. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, non-irritating gas that often hurts people unknowingly. What is carbon monoxide poisoning? What are the symptoms of poisoning? How to first aid in case of poisoning? How can we prevent it on a daily basis? The reporter interviewed Chen Fang, director of the Institute of Emergency Medicine of Hunan People's Hospital, to learn about it.