Anyone experiencing these symptoms should open their windows and evacuate their homes immediately. If symptoms persist even several hours later, treatment in an emergency room is recommended. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, install detectors outside sleeping areas in the home. It is also important to inspect and clean furnaces every fall. With the first heavy snowfall comes an influx of heart attack and chest pain patients into the emergency room.
People go out and exert themselves.
Shoveling is a lot of physical activity for someone who's not in shape or who has coronary artery disease. To be safe, take frequent breaks or enlist help from neighborhood kids. Caused by incorrect shoveling posture, back injuries also plague snow removers. Taking on less snow in each shovel full also minimizes back stress. Head Injuries, from skiing, skating, and sledding.