scholarly journals Smart Monitoring of Carbon Monoxide using Internet of Things

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 3648-3651
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
The Body ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Threshold Limit ◽  
Toxic Gas ◽  
Co Gas

Every year, it is noted that at least 430 people die from accidental Carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless and toxic gas formed by the incomplete ignition of fossil fuels. It is also called as “silent killer” as it is difficult to detect by humans without using some detecting technology. When people are exposed to carbon monoxide gas, the carbon monoxide molecules will displace the oxygen in the body and lead to poisoning. Thus, the concentration of CO overtime passes a threat which may even lead to death. To overcome this, a smart device is designed to monitor the carbon monoxide level overtime and sound an alarm before dangerous levels of CO accumulate in an environment. The sensor MQ7 senses CO gas and once it reaches the threshold limit 35ppm(parts per million) as per U.S standards, the control passes to the Arduino indicating the seriousness through the alarm. Once the indication is done the immediate measure is to provide ventilation in the particular area.

Management of carbon monoxide poisoning

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Djillali Annane ◽  
B. Jérôme Aboab
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
The Body ◽  
Poor Correlation ◽  
Oxygen Carriers ◽  
Co Poisoning ◽  
Body Tissues ◽  
Broad Variety ◽  
Morbid Conditions

CO poisoning is the commonest cause of toxic death. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless, and tasteless, and is produced under various conditions. When people inhale CO, the gas diffuses rapidly to the body and replaces oxygen at the level of haemoglobin, myoglobin, and other oxygen carriers. Subsequently, CO causes oxygen deprivation of all body tissues. CO also induces oxidative stress and systemic inflammation. After CO poisoning a broad variety of symptoms may occur. Survivors of CO poisoning often present with persistent neurological sequels or develop delayed neurological symptoms. There is poor correlation between carboxyhaemoglobin levels and clinical symptoms. The presence of coma, underlying co-morbid conditions and need for mechanical ventilation are the main prognostic factors. Management includes prompt extraction from the toxic environment and breathing 100% oxygen, although the role and practicalities of hyperbaric oxygen therapy remain controversial.

scholarly journals Carbon monoxide poisoning or "Silent killer": Diagnosis and current management

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 522-527
Author(s):  
Daniela Carolina Salcedo Restrepo ◽  
Andrea Carolina Wilcox Robles ◽  
Armando Hongming Yee Acendra ◽  
Martha Lucia Beltran Avilez ◽  
Jorge Julian Mendoza Anguila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
Diagnostic Techniques ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
The Body ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Systemic Complications ◽  
The World

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a dangerous cause of hospital admission and mortality around the world due to its ability to enter the body and bind to heme groups. Thus, it is important to carry out a correct management plan for this type of patient, in order to avoid and prevent the development of severe systemic complications and even death, for which a review of diagnostic techniques is carried out and treatment of this scenario and its effectiveness in terms of the evolution of the patient.

scholarly journals Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Italy: Retrospective Validation of a Data Collection Tool for the Italian Registry of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings (IRCOP)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 574
Author(s):  
Lidio Maffi ◽  
Matteo Paganini ◽  
Giuliano Vezzani ◽  
Antonios Soumelis ◽  
Enrico M Camporesi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ◽  
The Body ◽  
Co Poisoning ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment ◽  
Oxygen Treatment ◽  
Co Intoxication

Background: Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning is a frequent cause of intoxication. However, CO poisoning incidence is globally underreported, as well as its features, especially in Italy. The aim of this study was to investigate such characteristics of CO intoxication and foster the creation of the Italian Registry of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings. Methods: A data collection tool was developed and organized in five sections: Patient’s characteristics; CO intoxication modality; emergency medical service and emergency department; hyperbaric facility; outcomes. The tool was validated through a retrospective analysis, including CO intoxicated patients treated in 14 Italian hyperbaric facilities between 2015 and 2016. Results: A total of 1383 patients were included. The high completion ratio (85%) of the collection tool suggests its feasibility in practical terms. CO intoxications were mostly accidental (93.64%) and caused by solid fuel (48.59%). There was not a uniform application of hyperbaric oxygen treatment protocols, but most of the patients were adequately treated at least at 2.5 ATA for more than 60 min (44.97%). Conclusion: This analysis provided new information that was previously unavailable in this country. Furthermore, this tool proved to be a valid base for future registry aiming to consolidate the body of knowledge about CO intoxications in Italy.

Carbon monoxide poisoning

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 354-357
Author(s):  
David R Smart ◽  
Paul D Mark
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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