X47.2: Accidental poisoning by and exposure to carbon monoxide from other domestic fuels

Accidental poisoning by and exposure to carbon monoxide from other domestic fuels is a serious medical condition caused by inhaling dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can be produced by burning domestic fuels such as coal, wood, gasoline, and propane. People are often unaware they're inhaling the gas until symptoms become severe. Early symptoms can include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Prolonged exposure can lead to loss of consciousness and even death. This fatal poisoning can happen quickly over a short period of intensive exposure, or over a longer period of time with low level exposure. It is most commonly the result of inadequately ventilated appliances or engines, or the result of an enclosed or semi-enclosed space.