How long do you have to be in contact with carbon monoxide before you die? I am researching this for my latest novel and my characters are exposed to carbon monoxide in a locked room - how long would it take for the carbon monoxide to be fatal for the characters (in minutes) ? I really appreciate if someone could help me! Thanks x
2006-11-29 00:09:07 · 7 answers · asked by hunny_bun15 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It would depend upon the concentration of the carbon monoxide and the amount of ventilation in the room. Perhaps a respiratory therapist or physician could help you out with your question. Good luck.
2006-11-29 00:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its to do with the concentration, not time.
11-35 parts per million...safe
35-100 ppm....need to ventilate, no medical effects
100+ ppm, causes flu like symptoms within 30 minutes, death depends on the concentration above 100ppm, it can be anything from never to 5 minutes
why everyone doesn't have a CO meter in thier house baffles me.
2006-11-29 00:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Loss of consciousness - 30-60 min.
Fatalities in adults - 2-3 hours, less in small children.
A few years back, where I used to live, there were occasional deaths from CO exposure in homes with malfunctioning chimneys/heating systems.
2006-11-29 00:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on the levels of carbon monoxide in the room. higher levels, it could take just minutes. call your local fire marshall to find out specifics
2006-11-29 00:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by Honey pot 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
beter to use carbon dioxide in enough amounts this can keill within minutes. but also you could use chlorine gas wich wa sused in gas chambers of hitler . but this would most definately kill your characters lol and that would kind of end the book unless that is the end then thats ok lol glad i could help
2006-12-02 23:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by lukas s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
few minutes to get suffocate, seriously
2006-11-29 00:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-29 04:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by i_love_hairy_men666 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋