- Most common asphyxiant product formed during smoldering and flaming combustion of organic materials.
- The affinity of hemoglobin for CO is 200-250 times greater than the affinity for Oxygen (O2).
- Acute CO exposure can cause a reduced myocardial function, hypotension, vasodilation, cyanosis, cardiac arrhythmias, circulatory failure and cardiac arrest. [17]
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