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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Prevention of CO Poisoning
Prevention involves checking sources of indoor combustion to make sure they are correctly installed and vented to the outdoors. Exhaust pipes should be inspected periodically for leaks. Cars should never be left running in an enclosed garage. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors should be installed because they provide early warning that CO is free in a dwelling’s atmosphere. If CO is suspected in a dwelling, windows should be opened, and the dwelling should be evacuated and evaluated for the source of CO. 