On 5/15/2012 7:01 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 05/15/2012 05:45 PM, Robert Macy wrote:

[snip]

It is my understanding that the main problem with CO is that it
PERMANENTLY bonds to the iron/hemoglobin, or such. Which translates to
removing those cells from carrying any oxygen. Which means post-
exposure can kill you. Takes time for the body to replace and get the
oxygenation system back up and running again. Heart patients are
REALLY sensitive.

IIRC, "permanently" is 2-3 months, the lifetime of a red blood cell.


bunk. cite please. if that were true, there would be no treatment except
for complete blood replacement, or at least massive transfusions.

http://firstaid.webmd.com/tc/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-treatment-overview

normal treatment is application of 100% O2, which drives off the CO from
the bloodstream.