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Effects of exposure to abnormal levels of oxygen gas:: This document discusses the toxicity and exposure limits for exposure to oxygen gas O2). We give references and explanation regarding toxicity of oxygen, based on literature search and obtained from the U.S. government and expert sources. This text may assist readers in understanding these topics. However it should by no means be considered complete nor authoritative. Seek prompt advice from your doctor or health/safety experts if you have any reason to be concerned about exposure to toxic gases. Green links show where you are. © Copyright 2013 InspectAPedia.com, All Rights Reserved. Author Daniel Friedman. What happens if a human breathes too much oxygen rather than too little?Since we've discussed displacement of and reduction of the level of oxygen by an increase in CO2 or by dangerous carbon monoxide CO levels indoors in occupied buildings, (see links for these topics at Related Topics ) let's take a look at the toxicity of oxygen itself and at what happens if the mix of gases in air changes in the opposite direction, increasing rather than decreasing the level of oxygen above normal amounts. Where does this occur? Two examples of exposure of humans to unusually high levels of oxygen occur in "oxygen bars" and in hyperbaric medicine. Technical note on oxygen toxicity: What about too much oxygen in air: While high levels, even 100% oxygen are used for medical purposes in some cases (hyperbaric oxygen patients breathe 100% O2 at pressures above 2 to 2.4 ATM for 40-60 minutes),breathing high levels of oxygen can be toxic for humans and other animals. (Toxicity of excessive oxygen will depend on the oxygen level, the duration of exposure (breathing it), and individual characteristics). But breathing high O2 air too long can produce toxic free radicals, producing effects that can be observed clinically in the human lungs or central nervous system. The current recommended limits of oxygen exposure are up to 24 hours with 100% O2, and up to 48 hours with 60% O2. OSHA does not have a permissible exposure limit (PEL) for oxygen. What are the symptoms of exposure to elevated levels of oxygen?The symptoms of excessive oxygen exposure include the following: (some or all of these might occur)
What are the medical effects or symptoms of prolonged exposure to 100% oxygen?If a person (say a medical patient undergoing hyperbaric treatment at high levels of oxygen and at increased pressure) is breathes 100% oxygen for more than a day (24 hours) s/he may show the symptoms we listed just above, and also the following:
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