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“Vanderbilt University Medical Center emergency rooms have treated dozens of patients for carbon monoxide poisoning over the past two days as residents use generators and gas stoves to stay warm during the historic ice storm.
In particular, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has seen a surge in cases, with doctors particularly concerned about the number of children exposed to the toxic gas. The hospital confirmed to WSMV on Tuesday night that it has seen 46 patients for carbon monoxide exposure…
Hospital officials stress the importance of checking carbon monoxide alarms and ensuring exhaust pipes for heaters are not frozen shut…”
Nashville hospitals see dozens of carbon monoxide poisoning cases during ice storm
