Thursday, January 3, 2013

Carbon Monoxide News January 3, 2013 - posts updated frequently - Every day is a carbon monoxide safety education day

Link to: CO alarm standards – know when you are protected

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5-year-old saves mom from CO poisoning
7Online.com
Suzanne and her girls were all treated at Maimonides Medical Center where doctors say both girls also had elevated levels of carbon monoxide. "It could've been much worse for the girls, it could've been much worse for mom, could've been a real tragedy ...….carbon monoxide alarm did start going off but it was late, not until after she already passed out and after the emergency workers were already there.

Waco: Local Residents Have Close Call With Carbon Monoxide Leak
KWTX

WACO (January 2, 2013)—A carbon monoxide leak early Wednesday at a home at 500 Dunbar St. in Waco sent three people to the hospital, but a fire official says it could have been worse. A family member who went by to check on the residents Wednesday ...

Investigators Stumped As To Source Of Carbon Monoxide Leak That Sent 10 To ...
CBS Denver

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)- Investigators are stumped as to the source of a carbon monoxide leak in a home that sent 10 people to the hospital on New Year's Day. Ten people inside the home spent New Year's Day at Saint Anthony's Hospital after a ...

Know More about carbon monoxide poisoning this winter
KKCO-TV

A New Year's party took a turn for the worst when ten people were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning near Denver. Local authorities say they receive the most calls for carbon monoxide during these winter months. Know More about the danger.

2 campers die from carbon monoxide poisoning
NOLA.com

The Associated Press - HOMER -- Claiborne Parish authorities say two people died from carbon monoxide...

Oceanside Family Seeking Financial Help After Carbon Monoxide Death
Patch.com

She, along with her three pets, passed away due to carbon monoxide poisoning when their generator was mistakenly moved into the garage. The garage door was closed and while the generator continued to run and supply electricity to her house it filled ...

The lowest U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 carbon monoxide alarm test point is:
70 PPM to 149 PPM –
resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions.


Increased education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Minnesota Department of Commerce

SAINT PAUL, MN – Each year about 50,000 people visit emergency rooms in the United States for CO poisoning, and more than 500 die each year from this silent, odorless, colorless gas. As part of Winter Hazard Awareness Week (November 5-9), the Minnesota Department of Commerce warns Minnesotans of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to take steps to avoid this “silent killer.”

Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning
Carbonmonoxidekills.com

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Carbon monoxide toxicity
Emergency Medicine Ireland
- By Andy Neill

Aviators – note:
(PDF)
Federal Aviation Administration warning; Carbon Monoxide: a Deadly Menace

Carbon Dioxide earth atmospheric update levels;
Current Data for Atmospheric CO2

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Heart rescue video using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.

· Carbon Monoxide Survivor
A website made by poisoning survivors that brings a view that can only come from those that know what it is like to have been poisoned - as well as live with the long term impact.

Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.

National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-five U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
Alaska | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan | Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Rhode Island | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia

Google Maps to reference the locations referenced in these Internet headlines.

American Red Cross - disaster relief

The following companies are acknowledged for their continued support of carbon monoxide safety education and this daily news blog. They may just have what you are looking for.
Fieldpiece Instruments
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
CO Experts CO-Experts Model 2014 Brochure
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International