Search Results for 'Carbon monoxide poisoning'

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that involves breathing almost 100 per cent pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber. Traditionally used for conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, non-healing wounds, and decompression sickness, HBOT has gained attention for its potential benefits in various health conditions, including colds and flus.

Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on Health and Mental Health, Dr Keith Swanick, has called on the leader of the house to arrange a debate on carbon monoxide and related matters where proposals can be examined which would place a much greater onus on landlords and others to ensure safety standards are maintained.

Mayo's chief fire officer has issued a warning to householders to protect themselves from the potentially devastating effects of carbon monoxide in their homes.

MEP Jim Higgins has issued a warning to people to be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning from barbecues.

The National Consumer Agency has put a call out to locate some 5,000 gas cookers which, in certain circumstances, can cause carbon monoxide poisoning if they are not used in accordance with the user instructions and the grill door is closed when the grill is in operation. There were 293 of these cookers sold in Mayo. For specified makes and models of gas cooker, with a separate oven and grill, operating the grill with the grill door closed can cause extremely dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to be produced, which can cause serious injury or death.