Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment

In this article

• Call 911
• 1. Get the Person to Fresh Air
• 2. Call 911
• 3. Begin CPR, if Necessary
• 4. Follow Up

Call 911

1. Get the Person to Fresh Air

• Move the person away from carbon monoxide area.

• If the person is unconscious, check for injuries before moving.

• Turn off carbon monoxide source if you can do so safely.

2. Call 911

3. Begin CPR, if Necessary

• Perform CPR for one minute before calling 911 if you are alone. Otherwise, have someone else call and begin CPR.

• For a child, start CPR for children.

• Continue CPR until the person begins breathing or emergency help arrives.

4. Follow Up

• Mild exposure is treated with oxygen and monitoring of carbon monoxide levels.
• Severe carbon monoxide poisoning may require high doses of oxygen therapy.