A 44-year-old patient was found unresponsive at home. Based on his mental status and the fact that he was burning a kerosene heater in an enclosed room, you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. Based on this information, which route of exposure would the EMT recognize as responsible for the poisoning?

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Inhalation of carbon monoxide from the burning kerosene heater is the most likely route of exposure in this scenario. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can rapidly accumulate in enclosed spaces and can cause poisoning when inhaled.

A 44-Year-Old Patient Was Found Unresponsive at Home