Medically known as carbon monoxide poisoning; It is a carbon-containing substance, a gas produced when insufficient combustion occurs. Colorless, odorless and non-irritating. Carbon monoxide is absorbed by the body through the respiratory tract, the ability to bind hemoglobin is 200 to 300 times that of oxygen and hemoglobin. In addition, the combination of carbon monoxide and hemoglobin in human blood can cause severe hypoxia in human tissues and toxic symptoms in the body. What about gas poisoning and oxygen inhalation? So let me answer that question for you.
How does gas poisoning do to absorb oxygen uncomfortable
1. Mild patient
For patients with relatively mild symptoms, it can be appropriately placed in a place with empty air circulation; Because the oxygen tube is plastic, sensitive patients often feel ill from the smell of plastic that the terminal touches; Second, oxygen is relatively dry or cold when inhaled; Can cause discomfort to the patient. The pipe can be humidified and heated to improve the discomfort of oxygen inhalation.
2. Critically ill patient
Analgesic and sedative measures can be taken; Pure oxygen is on the ventilator. With the improvement of hypoxia, off-line and extubation can be considered; Saving people’s lives is our top priority. We can’t give up treatment just because we can’t stand it. And each treatment has its own comfort, if you can’t stand it, you have to do hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In addition, if it does not cause further discomfort, patients are advised to adhere to oxygen therapy; Very effective in treating carbon monoxide poisoning.
Knowledge development: Manifestations of gas poisoning
1. lightweight
Mild gas poisoning refers to carboxyhemoglobin saturation of 10%-20%; Symptoms often include headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea and difficulty breathing at work. If you can take a quick breath, or get out of an environment with high carbon monoxide levels, take a breath of fresh air and take a rest, symptoms can be relieved quickly.
2. medium
Moderate gas poisoning is defined as a carboxyhemoglobin saturation of 30%-40%. The patient’s lips are cherry red, accompanied by nausea, vomiting and confusion. In addition to mild symptoms, they are accompanied by restlessness, extreme excitement or confusion, cold sweating, cold limbs, weak pulse, drop in blood pressure, weak breathing, and general weakness.
3. Heavy duty
The severity of gas poisoning is defined as a concentration of carbon monoxide inhaled in the blood of more than 5 milligrams per liter and carboxyhemoglobin saturation of more than 50 percent; There will be deep coma, urinary incontinence, general collapse, dilated pupils, shallow and irregular breathing, accompanied by high fever, increased muscle tone in the limbs, paroxysmal or tonic cramps and other symptoms.
This is how to deal with gas poisoning and oxygen inhalation. Hope the above content is helpful to you. Wish you good health and a happy life.
