On January 31, 2024, a carbon monoxide poisoning incident occurred in Xiangshui County, Jiangsu Province, where the deputy director of the county urban management bureau surnamed Su and a female teacher surnamed Wang died in the car.
This poisoning incident, for the time being, does not discuss the relationship between the parties involved, nor does it discuss whether it violates ethics and morals, it is a painful tragedy. To prevent similar tragedies from happening again, common sense to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning is essential. No matter what the environment, it's important to protect your own life and the lives of others.
The main causes of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by automobile air conditioner are that the air conditioner is not turned off, the engine is in a state of idling and idling, the car is better closed, and the air in the car is not circulated.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is mainly caused by damage to the central nervous system caused by prolonged lack of oxygen in the human body, which may lead to temporary loss of consciousness or death. It can also cause complications such as cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, and permanent damage to the brain. Poisoning is manifested by weakness of the limbs, weakness, confusion, chest pain, nausea and vomiting.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, do not leave the air conditioner on for too long when you are in the car, and do not sleep with the air conditioner on in a parked car to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning unknowingly. Even when driving, the windows should be opened appropriately to allow air to circulate inside and outside the vehicle. If the car is parked in a garage or other confined space, it is advisable to open the windows slightly to keep the air circulating in the car.