Sad discovery: found two corpses in Wiener Neustadt sauna

Sad discovery: found two corpses in Wiener Neustadt sauna

On Monday afternoon, two corpses were discovered in a private sauna in Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria. According to krone.at it is a 47-year-old and a 36-year-old who left both farewell letters. Initial investigations did not provide any evidence of gunshot wounds, which causes the possible causes towards a carbon monoxide accident or an extended suicide. Stefan Pfandler, head of LKA Lower Austria, confirmed the ongoing investigation into this tragic incident.

This incident is not the only worrying case in the region. Just a few days earlier, a family of four was also victims of a carbon monoxide outlet from a thermal bath in Wiener Neustadt. Like Kurier.at , the 17-year-old son of the family broke out of the fire brigade under breathing protection. Co-warner in the staircase showed dangerously increased values, which led to the evacuation of the rest of the multi-party house.

medical challenges in carbon monoxide

The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often unspecific and can even include dizziness, headache and in serious cases, as is unconscious and death, as from a study on pubmed.nlm.niH.gov emerges. The diagnosis of co-poisoning is typically based on clinical symptoms as well as proven or possible exposure to the gas.

In order to minimize the risk of delayed neurological deficits, it is strongly recommended when suspected co-poisoning, to start with 100% oxygen breathing. Experts emphasize that the monitoring of the carbon monoxide hemoglobin (COHB) is not sufficient for therapy alone. In view of the severity of the symptoms, patients should always be informed about the possible risks of co-poisoning.

The moving events in Wiener Neustadt throws a light on the dangers of carbon monoxide, which can often escape from avoidable sources such as gasherms or other devices in private households. The current incidents underline the need for sensitization and preventive measures to protect the population.