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My note about the following link, doctors speaking about carbon monoxide: These trusted medical experts on this television broadcast do not discuss the ease of CO poisoning diagnosis through testing patients when symptoms are presented, even a common headache. Are we informed that they do not suspect CO poisoning unless a cluster of headaches by the same family are presented, or there are multiple flu-like symptoms?
They do not mention levels of carbon monoxide, high or low. They stress the importance of having carbon monoxide alarms but do not pass on cautions to people of vulnerable health regarding low level CO exposure and the importance of having an alarm suited to your health, though the alarm manufacturers offer that disclaimer. This includes people already experiencing symptoms. A high level alarm may not be helping.
The physicians reinforce cautions about the poison if you have an older furnace or an older car, suggesting you really need a CO alarm with these factors. New stuff is also a potential poisoner and can be deadly as well, but that is neglected, omitted from the warning.
If only these doctors knew more about carbon monoxide. If only they’d measure people and air instead of trying to figure out what might be causing the symptoms without knowing these factors. It can be done non-invasively in less than a minute.
The physicians reinforce cautions about the poison if you have an older furnace or an older car, suggesting you really need a CO alarm with these factors. New stuff is also a potential poisoner and can be deadly as well, but that is neglected, omitted from the warning.
If only these doctors knew more about carbon monoxide. If only they’d measure people and air instead of trying to figure out what might be causing the symptoms without knowing these factors. It can be done non-invasively in less than a minute.
Doctor, you may be being poisoned and your alarm may not be making a sound. And what do you know about the air outside your home or business, or in your own car, unless you are measuring? How much carbon monoxide do you want to be in? Do you want your children in?
Measurement is education eternal; and please, begin measuring your patients, all of them, when they present a symptom known to be one of many attributed to carbon monoxide exposure. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Featured link –
How to Treat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
meleom.com
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless killer. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and what to do if it ...
Family die in tragic well shaft accident
The Local Austria
Firefighters found high levels of carbon monoxide gas in the shaft. The site of the accident is a few hundred metres from an agricultural estate which ...
The underestimated risk of ethanol fireplaces
Phys.Org
"In purely theoretical terms, ethanol and bioethanol completely burns up into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water. But under real conditions, things turn ...
All open burning generates poisons, (even leaves & branches in the fall)
Nearly Half the World's Trash Is Burned, and That's Making Climate Change Worse
TakePart
The researchers estimated the amount of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, mercury, and tiny particulate matter released by burning trash…
OFTEC evidence leads to carbon monoxide poisoning conviction
Heating & Plumbing Monthly - HPM industry news:
OFTEC evidence leads to carbon monoxide poisoning conviction… technical director at OFTEC, said: "This tragic case illustrates how vital it is for all work on heating appliances to be carried out by a registered competent person. Had the installation in Mrs. Coe’s home been properly maintained, this sad death could have been avoided.”…
Update
Men Suffer Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Using Gas Cutoff Saw in Basement
Tools of the Trade
Measurement is education eternal; and please, begin measuring your patients, all of them, when they present a symptom known to be one of many attributed to carbon monoxide exposure. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Featured link –
How to Treat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
meleom.com
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless killer. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and what to do if it ...
We have all been
CO poisoned, some more than others
The following link takes you to a site with
views from those who have been poisoned. The seriousness of carbon monoxide
poisoning, the grief, suffering and disorientations experienced are clearly
portrayed with the intent to help others and prevent future poisonings. With
respect, please visit:
Carbon Monoxide Survivor
What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
You may be the only person who can prevent your own poisoning.
We are all vulnerable to carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.
Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million) or lower.
You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.
Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.
What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
You may be the only person who can prevent your own poisoning.
We are all vulnerable to carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.
Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million) or lower.
You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.
Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.
Help prevent injuries and deaths; don’t guess about carbon
monoxide.
Measure
carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The
more you test the more you learn.
Measurement
is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon
Monoxide Safety
CO and Air Quality News Links Family die in tragic well shaft accident
The Local Austria
Firefighters found high levels of carbon monoxide gas in the shaft. The site of the accident is a few hundred metres from an agricultural estate which ...
The underestimated risk of ethanol fireplaces
Phys.Org
"In purely theoretical terms, ethanol and bioethanol completely burns up into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water. But under real conditions, things turn ...
All open burning generates poisons, (even leaves & branches in the fall)
Nearly Half the World's Trash Is Burned, and That's Making Climate Change Worse
TakePart
The researchers estimated the amount of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, mercury, and tiny particulate matter released by burning trash…
OFTEC evidence leads to carbon monoxide poisoning conviction
Heating & Plumbing Monthly - HPM industry news:
OFTEC evidence leads to carbon monoxide poisoning conviction… technical director at OFTEC, said: "This tragic case illustrates how vital it is for all work on heating appliances to be carried out by a registered competent person. Had the installation in Mrs. Coe’s home been properly maintained, this sad death could have been avoided.”…
Update
Men Suffer Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Using Gas Cutoff Saw in Basement
Tools of the Trade
Tests found carbon monoxide levels of 450 ppm in the basement and 150 ppm upstairs…
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-eight U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Feb. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
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
Who is responsible for the air you breathe?
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. Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be before 70 PPM. It is for pregnant women, infants & children, the elderly and all people of vulnerable health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.
These following links may be of some use to you:
- 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. Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be before 70 PPM. It is for pregnant women, infants & children, the elderly and all people of vulnerable health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.
These following links may be of some use to you:
-Alcoa Eagle Nest Camera
World population counter
- American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)
- Current Data for Atmospheric CO2
- Federal Aviation Administration CO warning
- Carbon monoxide toxicity-Emergency Medicine Ireland
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.
- Carbon Monoxide detection- National Fire Protection Association
Increased education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Minnesota Department of Commerce
World population counter
- American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)
- Current Data for Atmospheric CO2
- Federal Aviation Administration CO warning
- Carbon monoxide toxicity-Emergency Medicine Ireland
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.
- Carbon Monoxide detection- National Fire Protection Association
Increased education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Minnesota Department of Commerce
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-eight U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Feb. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
Red Cross - Typhoon Appeal continues in the Philippines. Another please, with hopes of another thank you. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Red Cross - Disaster Relief to safely assist law enforcement, fire department, utility company, city, county and state authorities as repair and rebuilding moves forward. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Nationally, the Red Cross provides food and shelter to people affected by as many as 70,000 fires annually, or about one fire every eight minutes.
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
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