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Four Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Leak in Rosario Apartment

Blood tests confirmed carbon monoxide exposure and doctors say the patients will remain under observation for about 48 hours.

Overview

  • Emergency crews evacuated a Homero Manzi apartment in barrio Rucci after relatives alerted police to occupants with symptoms late Thursday night.
  • The Sanatorio de la Mujer admitted a 31-year-old mother, two 7-year-old twins and a 9-year-old sister with signs of CO poisoning while the father remained as a companion and was not admitted.
  • Clinicians gave high-flow oxygen immediately and blood analyses showed elevated carbon monoxide levels in all four patients who are now clinically improving.
  • Police recorded the incident with the local justice detachment but have not yet identified which household appliance caused the leak.
  • Health officials and local coverage urged seasonal prevention measures including annual checks by a certified gas technician, keeping ventilation, and installing carbon monoxide detectors which are sold in Rosario and online.