Burning Charcoal as a BBQ

[hmnow]

Anyone know much about burning Charcoal, as in a BBQ, in an enclosed room can cause death rapidly. from Carbon Monoxide

Here is something about it
Death by carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from burning charcoal is generally considered to be relatively painless compared to other methods of suicide. Early symptoms feel like mild flu or headache-like discomfort, including dizziness, weakness, nausea, and confusion, which may progress gradually without sharp pain. The odorless and colorless nature of CO means victims often do not realize the danger until they lose consciousness.

Loss of consciousness usually occurs within minutes at lethal CO levels, and because CO deprives the brain and organs of oxygen—rather than causing direct tissue damage or inflammation—people typically do not experience significant physical pain before losing consciousness. The sensation is more akin to gradually falling asleep due to oxygen deprivation.

However, before unconsciousness, some may experience chest pain, headache, or tightness in the chest, and very rarely, seizures or cardiac arrhythmias can occur at very high exposures. Pain and distress levels vary by individual and the exact circumstances, but CO poisoning is generally described as less painful than most physical trauma-based suicide methods.

In summary, CO poisoning from charcoal burning typically causes mild early symptoms followed by a quick and relatively painless loss of consciousness, making it a method associated with limited physical suffering during the dying process.

 

[itsgone2]

The trick is getting to those levels. You want a meter. But generally it is attainable. Some stories on this site though. People waking up, or bailing due to the heat. Many try in cars but I picture using my small bathroom.

 

[traingirl]

Anyone know much about burning Charcoal, as in a BBQ, in an enclosed room can cause death rapidly. from Carbon Monoxide

Here is something about it
Death by carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from burning charcoal is generally considered to be relatively painless compared to other methods of suicide. Early symptoms feel like mild flu or headache-like discomfort, including dizziness, weakness, nausea, and confusion, which may progress gradually without sharp pain. The odorless and colorless nature of CO means victims often do not realize the danger until they lose consciousness.

Loss of consciousness usually occurs within minutes at lethal CO levels, and because CO deprives the brain and organs of oxygen—rather than causing direct tissue damage or inflammation—people typically do not experience significant physical pain before losing consciousness. The sensation is more akin to gradually falling asleep due to oxygen deprivation.

However, before unconsciousness, some may experience chest pain, headache, or tightness in the chest, and very rarely, seizures or cardiac arrhythmias can occur at very high exposures. Pain and distress levels vary by individual and the exact circumstances, but CO poisoning is generally described as less painful than most physical trauma-based suicide methods.

In summary, CO poisoning from charcoal burning typically causes mild early symptoms followed by a quick and relatively painless loss of consciousness, making it a method associated with limited physical suffering during the dying process.

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