Introduction:
Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’. It may lead to a direct threat to people’ s life. In the statistics, carbon monoxide poisoning is in the third place after drugs and alcohol. Its victims are not only the result of accidents, but also because of deliberate action (suicide). There are many emergency medical interventions in cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Objective:
The aim of the study was to determine the appropriate scheme for medical rescue teams attending to the victim poisoned by carbon monoxide.

Material and Methods:
The research material was obtained from the analysis of medical record cards of rescue actions and the order of departure medical rescue team, which were directed to 70-year-old man due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of intentional action – a suicide attempt. The case study method was used.

Results:
Most important for the medical person assisting in a case of poisoned by carbon monoxide is the immediate interruption of exposure to the toxic gas by evacuation of the victim, and quick implementation of a high rate of oxygen flow. In such a situation, each minute is very precious. The longer the exposure to the fumes, the less likely the victim is to survive.

Conclusions:
The medical rescue team acted in accordance with the guidelines in a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. They properly implemented the medical rescue operation, but this does not always guarantee success.