A Dangerous Combination, Boating and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tuesday, Mar. 26th 2013 9:51 AM
Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odorless, colorless, tasteless gas produced by the burning of carbon-based fuels, such as gasoline, charcoal and propane. On boats, CO gas is emitted by engines, gas generators, cooking ranges and heaters. The build-up of CO inside boat cabins, partially enclosed cockpits, beneath swim platforms or other enclosed areas is potentially deadly. Carbon monoxide in high concentrations can be fatal in a matter of minutes. Unless the symptoms are severe, carbon monoxide poisoning is often misdiagnosed as seasickness; however, lower concentrations must not be ignored because the effects of exposure to carbon monoxide are cumulative and can be just as lethal.
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