San Jose Carbon Monoxide Gas Attorneys

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

I. In general, individuals who have been exposed to carbon monoxide experience headaches, dizziness, fatigue, muscular pains, and stomach aches. Carbon monoxide gas has no odor or taste, so many people do not know that they have been exposed to the deadly chemical and do not seek treatment. The amount of carbon monoxide a person has been exposed to is one of many determining factors in the severity of the symptoms they experience. Other important factors include the victim's age, gender, and overall health.

II. Exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) may result in the following symptoms:

Difficultly breathing
Chest Pain
Fatigue
Headaches
Nausea

Upon exposure to a small amount of carbon monoxide, an individual should go outside immediately and get fresh air, which may lessen the symptoms. Inhalation of clean air will remove some of the carbon monoxide that has entered the bloodstream, therefore allowing the body to return to the normal level of oxygen in the blood.

III. Exposure to moderate levels of carbon monoxide may result in the following symptoms:

Angina
Coma
Coordination difficulties
Difficulty moving
Weakness
Hypothermia
Low blood pressure
Memory loss
Problems with brain functions
Respiratory failure
Vision impairment

IV. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can cause death.

If you have experienced any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning you should seek medical assistance immediately and have a CohB test performed as soon after the exposure as possible, as carbon monoxide will clear the blood stream in a very short amount of time. This is an effective means of determining the amount of carbon monoxide in your body. The levels of carbon monoxide that are in your body deplete quickly, therefore you should get tested as soon as possible so that the doctor can get accurate results. If you suspect that the source of the possible carbon monoxide exposure is your home, you should go directly from your home to the doctor so that your test will show the highest amount of CO that is in your body.

In addition to a CohB test, there are many other tests that can be conducted to detect carbon monoxide in the body, including an electrocardiogram, Glasgow coma scale, chest x-ray, electroencephalogram, MRI, and a blood count.

If you or a member of your family has been the victim of carbon monoxide exposure, please contact Van Der Walde & Associates today to discuss your case with an experienced Northern California carbon monoxide attorney. Our law firm has recovered millions of dollars for our personal injury clients and is available to review your case at no cost to you. We provide all of our clients with accurate legal advice and aggressive representation in an effort to achieve the goal of recovering the maximum monetary compensation available for our clients' injuries. Call today to set up your free case evaluation.