Duke Health hyperbaric chamber life-saving tool against carbon monoxide poisoning
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- As it gets colder, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in your home. But special equipment at Duke Health could be the difference between life and death. "We're one of the few facilities that has a 24/7 hyperbaric facility," said Dr. Richard Moon of Duke Health. Called the silent killer, carbon monoxide can be emitted from heaters in your home, car exhaust or grills, and it can poison you and your family. It is more prevalent during the winter months. "Severe carbon monoxide poisoning can be associated with long-term memory problems or even worse - people wh...