b'Chapter hapterInhalationInhaled poisoning may occur from car exhausts, chemical sprays, smoke and toxic gases.In carbon monoxide poisoning (from car exhausts) the red blood cells bind to carbon monoxide about 200 to 300 times more readily than they do to oxygen. This severely reduces the oxygen availability to the body and potentially the brain.How to Manage Carefully assess potential dangers to ensure that you are not also affected. Do not attempt any rescue in a confined space. This must be carried out by trained rescuers with correct equipment.If conscious, ask the patient to help identify the inhaled poison.Move the patient into a fresh air environment.Loosen any tight or restrictive clothing around the neck, chest and waistto help with breathing.Call Ambulance 000.Do not give anything by mouth.Call Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.Closely monitor patient for response, airway, normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance. If the patient develops altered conscious responses or becomes unconscious,turn the patient into the recovery position and closely monitor patient for response, airway, normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance.Poisoning 145'