Heavy carbon monoxide poisoning at barbecue party in the conservatory

Barbecues in the conservatory: Several people suffer carbon monoxide poisoning
In Mainz, several people on a small grill round suffered a slight carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend. They had carried their grill due to the temperatures in the conservatory. Shortly thereafter, the first complaints appeared. Two patients had to be treated in the hospital.

Grill carried in the conservatory
Social barbecues are actually more of a summer event, but some people do not want to miss out on the pleasure in the cold months. So a small group of people in Mainz, who pitched the grill on Saturday in the garden, this then because of the temperatures but in the winter garden. According to local media reports, two of the guests felt uncomfortable after some time, one got so strong circulatory problems that the rescue service had to be called.

In winter, it can be quite cold when grilling. That also had to notice a small grill round in Mainz, which therefore put the grill in the conservatory. As a result, several people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. (Photo: exclusive-design / fotolia.com)

Carbon monoxide had spread throughout the house
Since the hurried helpers suspected that the collapse was triggered by a poisoning with carbon monoxide, they asked the fire department. It found that a significant amount of the odorless and poisonous gas had spread throughout the house.

The rooms were ventilated until the task force finally could no longer detect any dangerous carbon monoxide concentration.

The affected person had obviously contracted only a slight poisoning. But two of the patients were brought to Mainz clinics.

Health hazards due to carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide can cause headaches even in low concentrations of 200 particles per million air molecules (ppm). At a higher concentration, you may experience symptoms such as palpitations, hallucinations, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting or fainting.

Not only when grilling, but also through defective gas water heaters, radiant heaters or wood pellet heaters can threaten a carbon monoxide poisoning when the toxic gases reach the apartment. The odorless gas can not be perceived by humans without measuring devices.

Carbon monoxide is also inhaled during smoking and, together with the intake of tar, nicotine and other pollutants, increases the risk of cancer. Last but not least, CO can damage the inner skin of the blood vessels and thereby promote arteriosclerosis. (Ad)