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What is the source of carbon monoxide?
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accidental exposure by CO from fires, space heaters,engines
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What are the properties of carbon monoxide?
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odorless and colorless
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Wat is the toxicity of carbon monoxide?
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not common
occasionally may be toxicosis in a dog, cat, livestock or chickens |
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What is the mechanism of action of carbon monoxide?
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combines with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglogin which can not carry oxygen
it also interfere with the release of O2 carried by normal hemoglobin |
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What are the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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sudden death
low exposures have signs of hypoxia, drowsiness, incoordinationm dyspnea, lethargy, coma and death |
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What are the lesions associated with carbon monocide?
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bright red blood and the mucous membranes are pink
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