Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang (first from right) went to visit five patients.

(Photographed by reporter Wu Zhengfeng)

[Reporter Wu Zhengfeng/Taipei Report] A community in Nuannuan District, Keelung City reported on the 29th that a family of five had inhaled too much carbon monoxide, resulting in poisoning. The mother and one-year-old child lost consciousness and were in critical condition.

After receiving the report, the Nuannuan fire brigade immediately went to the rescue and gave high-concentration oxygen therapy. After the patient was sent to the hospital by ambulance, he gradually regained consciousness. Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang also visited the hospital on the 30th after learning about it.

It is understood that the household installed the water heater on the balcony, and installed windows on the balcony. At the time of the incident, although the windows were not closed, the hanging clothes on the balcony affected the ventilation, and the water heater was used for a long time, resulting in poor combustion. Completely, carbon monoxide will be produced eventually, stay in the room, and eventually lead to disaster.

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A total of 4 children and an adult were poisoned by inhaling too much carbon monoxide. Due to vomiting, the father found something was wrong and called an ambulance for help. When the ambulance arrived, the mother and one-year-old child were unconscious and unconscious. He was in a clear state, and was quickly given a high-concentration oxygen mask for breathing, and the patient was sent to Keelung Chang Gung Hospital for emergency treatment. After emergency treatment, he gradually regained consciousness.

The five people are currently out of danger, and their vital signs are stable. They are now transferred to the Zhengrong Branch of the Keelung Branch of the Tri-Service General Hospital, where they will be given hyperbaric oxygen therapy by doctors.

After Xie Guoliang learned about it, he led fire chief Chen Longhui, Nuannuan district chief Cai Chuntang, and social department deputy director Luo Wenwen to visit the hospital on the afternoon of the 30th.

Xie reminded that you must choose a water heater that meets safety standards and keep it ventilated to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning incidents. Fortunately, the citizens have recovered their health this time. The fire department and the Nuannuan District Office will assist the household in retrofitting with forced exhaust function. water heater to avoid further accidents.