Toxic hazards in aviation Flashcards

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

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Carbon monoxide emmited from piston engines. Colorless ordorless gass. Binds haemoglobin tightly, preventing oxygen binding. Turns blood cherry purple color - seen in lips and fingernails.

Headache, nausea, shortness of breath, unconciousness, death.

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