RE/Nitro Poisioning

[mxracer]

Hello
Iam the Father of M/X Racer:bow:
I would like to address this post to all the other Fathers :bow: out there.
The poisioning in question was not a spill but were fumes inhaled.
Any way when the R/C Fuel and Machine manufactures say
"Fuel is Highly Poisionious" they mean it.
My guy was flat on his back for four days.
His red blood count dropped below sea level , uke: , dizzy , Jandus and totally washed out.
Nitro Methane ch3no2 is worse than Carbon Monoxide. It not only restricts oxygen it absorbs water , so the body takes a double hit.
Any way.
This is a good web site and Iam pleased he uses it.
Be careful with your cars guys
CANADIAN BACON:bandit:

 

[WoodiE]

MXRacer,

In the email I don't recall you mentioning fumes - Was MXRacer running his nitro r/c inside?

Had it been outside this shouldn't be an issue, unless he was sucking on the exhaust!?!



-Michael

 

[Monkey Wrench]

MXRacer's Father-

Thanks for coming on here and sharing your experiences with your son, as a father of two myself, I appreciate it and I think it's fantastic you took the time to give us some insight into what your son experienced.

I don't believe anyone here necessarily implied that nitro fuel is not poisonous or that it wouldn't make you sick, but rather that occasional exposure to it is not necessarily damaging. Clearly, nitro fuel should be treated has the potentially hazardous chemical it is and I can speak to having burning eyes and coughing quite a bit when I'm racing (especially at the indoor track) but I also make it a point to get outside inbetween heats to clear the senses, as it were.

I think I speak for all of us here that we wish your son a speedy recovery and look forward to having back on the site when he's feeling better. As he becomes more involved with the hobby, I'm sure he'll pick up ways to avoid exposing himself directly to nitro exhaust, making sure he has a fresh air supply when he's running and tuning and washing nitro fuel residue off his hands when he's done for the day.

Thanks again for stopping by! When's Dad going to get his Revo, huh?

 

[4u2nv]

He sucking on the exhaust pipe or what?? I've never even heard of anyone getting sick from the exhaust fumes..Either way I hope hes feeling better soon!

 

[godale03]

Thank you for the info and the insight. Being a father myself... I appreicate the info. I hope MXracer has a speedy recovery, and is back to racing and bashing.

Tom

 

[jetmechG550]

I run indoor nitro alot and none of the places I have run have the best ventilation. I see kids running around all the time at the track and haven't seen anyone ever get sick from being around it. Granted it's probably not the best for your health but I feel my opinion of doctors stands especially here, they are nothing more than educated guessers that are extremely overpaid.

 

[Candyman]

Thanks for the info. That's very helpful in the long run. I do hope he's feeling better soon.

 

[jon2]

Hello
Iam the Father of M/X Racer:bow:
I would like to address this post to all the other Fathers :bow: out there.
The poisioning in question was not a spill but were fumes inhaled.
Any way when the R/C Fuel and Machine manufactures say
"Fuel is Highly Poisionious" they mean it.
My guy was flat on his back for four days.
His red blood count dropped below sea level , uke: , dizzy , Jandus and totally washed out.
Nitro Methane ch3no2 is worse than Carbon Monoxide. It not only restricts oxygen it absorbs water , so the body takes a double hit.
Any way.
This is a good web site and Iam pleased he uses it.
Be careful with your cars guys
CANADIAN BACON:bandit:

Hello Sir,

I do agree that the fumes if inhaled excessively will cause some problems. I suggest that when tuning or making any adjustments when the engine is on to do it in a well ventilated area. Even there the fumes are easily inhaled. I hope your boy gets back up on his feet soon. Its good to see fathers come in to aid their kids hobbies as you do.

Thanks for your support.

Jon

 

[mxracer]

MXRacer,

In the email I don't recall you mentioning fumes - Was MXRacer running his nitro r/c inside?

Had it been outside this shouldn't be an issue, unless he was sucking on the exhaust!?!



-Michael

Thats because I never.
My dad always said something about breathing in the fumes(But I only smell the fumes a little) so I thought it was when I spill nitro on my hands it drys up REALLY fast and I thought it was going through my skin.