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Response to CO Alarms: Time For Another Detector? - 25 Mar 2008
FireRescue1,Screening hospital admissions from the emergency department for occult carbon monoxide poisoning. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 1990;8(4):301-4. 5.
Proposed Bill Puts Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Some Public Places - 25 Mar 2008
WEAU-TV 13,According to State Representative Terry Musser, the bill was introduced after several people died from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in a rented
Man dies in trailer fire - 25 Mar 2008
Press & Sun-Bulletin,A 50-year-old Cortland County man died of carbon monoxide poisoning due to smoke inhalation from a fire at his trailer late Sunday night, according to a
Robert Latimer's mother dies days after son's visit - 25 Mar 2008
CBC Saskatchewan,The 12-year-old died of carbon monoxide poisoning in the cab of Latimer's truck. Mary Latimer's funeral will be held in Wilkie on Thursday.
Family Overcome By Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Mar 21, 2008
10TV,GAHANNA, Ohio — A family of four was hospitalized on Friday morning after they were exposed to deadly levels of carbon monoxide, authorities said.
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes cardiotoxicity - Mar 12, 2008
Tehran Times,...and a carbon monoxide group (saline plus 70 percent oxygen, 30 percent carbon monoxide), designed to simulate carbon monoxide poisoning.
Test for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Effective in Trial - Mar 19, 2008
FDA news (subscription),Masimo’s Rainbow SET Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter proved effective in identifying cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to an article published in
Residents suffer carbon monoxide poisoning - Mar 19, 2008
The Argus.co.uk,By Jonathan Stayton Four people have been taken to hospital from a house suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Firefighters and Transco engineers were
Wife facing felony charges - Mar 20, 2008
Salt Lake Tribune,A Springville woman who initially blamed carbon monoxide poisoning for her husband's death inside their home now faces felony charges after investigators
Carbon monoxide poisoning 'mistaken for flu' - Feb 25, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,People who think they have a cold or flu could actually be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to research by chemists.
Prosecutors link drugs, not carbon monoxide, to Springville death - Mar 20, 2008
Salt Lake Tribune,At the time, Leslie Butler allegedly told police she though her husband had suffered carbon monoxide poisoning -- but responders found no evidence to
Worker dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at insulation plant - Mar 15, 2008
WTHI,An autopsy confirmed that Walk died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Police say Walk was found on the third floor of the plant's baghouse building,
Spencer Street house has more carbon monoxide problems - Mar 22, 2008
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,...six people, including two children, were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital from the address with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Evaluating and Treating Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Mar 13, 2008
EMS1.com - Emergency Medical Service Resources,...by Jim Sideras By Jim Sideras AP Photo/Steve Helber The latest technology showing up on the market allows medical providers to monitor levels of carbon
Carbon monoxide killed pair in garage - Mar 21, 2008
South Bend Tribune,Why the two succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning and why the two were in the garage remains unknown. Officers were called to the scene at 814 N. Saint
Preventing Poisoning with Common Sense - Mar 20, 2008
Red Cross (press release)If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately, and then call 911. Learn how to prevent and care for poisonings as well as
Cold weather kills 52 in Mexico since October - Mar 23, 2008
Xinhua,Among the victims, 28 people died of carbon monoxide poisoning because of faulty heating and 22 were killed by hypothermia, the ministry said.
6 saved from carbon monoxide fumes - Mar 20, 2008
6abc.com,SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - March 20, 2008 (WPVI) -- An alarm may have saved 6 people from a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. Philadelphia firefighters tell
Friday, March 21 - Second Defendant Files Answer in Carbon ... - Mar 20, 2008
The Dispatch,...wrongful death lawsuit filed in February by the family of two Pennsylvania tourists who perished from carbon monoxide poisoning in their Boardwalk hotel
Low-Level Carbon Monoxide Dangers - Feb 25, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,That research indicates that an estimated 11000 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning could be going undetected every year in the United States.
Springville widow faces drug counts - Mar 21, 2008
Deseret News,By Jens Dana SPRINGVILLE — The wife of a man who was initially thought to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning last month now faces several drug
Bereaved kin to file suit in CO poisoning case - Mar 23, 2008
The Daily Yomiuri,SAPPORO--The bereaved kin of seven people who died in December 2006 from carbon monoxide poisoning while using an oil fan heater, a model that was later
Three Suffer from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Elkview - Mar 8, 2008
State Journal,ELKVIEW -- Three are sent to the hospital after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning early Saturday morning. Kanawha County dispatchers received the
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills elderly man, sickens family - Mar 6, 2008
WTHR,According to national statistics, more than 400 people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Emergency officials say a carbon monoxide alarm could
Family hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning - Mar 6, 2008
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com,...who had huddled together to stay warm when power went out were rushed to local hospitals for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning Thursday morning.
Family Okay After Narrowly Escaping Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Mar 6, 2008
KSFY,By Robert Wilson A Sioux Falls family is lucky to be alive tonight after deadly levels of carbon monoxide were found in there home.
Buildups can block carbon monoxide - Mar 14, 2008
Lindsay Daily Post,Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath and fatigue, Raymer said. Those who feel they may have
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a danger that can be avoided - Feb 29, 2008
News-Democrat & Leader,...“Unfortunately, carbon monoxide poisoning is a fairly common occurrence,� Peddicord said. “However, we can reduce these incidents if residents take basic
Warning to campers: Carbon monoxide kills - Mar 11, 2008
Kingsport Times News,Thanks to modern racing technology, race car drivers are now less likely to succumb to carbon monoxide poisoning than the race fans who are camped around
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sends 25 People To Hospital In Maine - Feb 28, 2008
AHNMexico, Maine (AHN) - About twenty-four students and one staff member were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning at a hospital in Maine.
2 Die Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Mar 2, 2008
KOCO,OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Housing Authority said it is investigating two overnight carbon monoxide deaths. Both incidents happened at The Oklahoma
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Feb 24, 2008
WCBD-TV,By Tara Lynn The coroner says carbon monoxide poisoning probably killed two men in a Berkeley County home. Relatives found Felipe Antonio and Hugo Rodriguez
POLICE NEWS: Man found dead died from carbon monoxide poisoning - Feb 27, 2008
Waco Tribune Herald,By Emily Ingram A Waco man found dead Thursday with his cat inside his home died of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to an autopsy report.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Feb 26, 2008
WYTV,A Vienna man dies this week from carbon monoxide poisoning, and now local paramedics want to stress the importance of CO detectors.
Seventy people die of gas poisoning in Beijing this winter - Feb 28, 2008
Xinhua,28 (Xinhua) -- Beijing public security bureau on Thursday reported 52 fatal carbon monoxide poisoning cases this winter, resulting in 70 deaths.
4 Ways to Guard Against Carbon Monoxide - Feb 25, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,1 cause of death from nonfire-related accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. • Be careful with generators. Increasingly used during power outages,
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning May Have Killed 2 Lowcountry Men - Feb 23, 2008
WLTX.com,Authorities think carbon monoxide poisoning could have killed the men but are awaiting autopsy results for a final determination.
Poisoned man is flown 130 miles - Mar 19, 2008
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph,A MAN airlifted to hospital after being diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning is recovering well. The 53-year-old was found unconscious at his Corby home
Protect Your Family from the Invisible Household Poison - Mar 17, 2008
Earthtimes,In North Carolina, nearly half of all homes use some type of fuel-burning appliance, posing an even greater risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Detecting Carbon Monoxide - Mar 3, 2008
Ivanhoe Broadcast News,Now, there's a quick, easy, painless way to detect carbon monoxide poisoning and it's already saving lives in hospitals across the country.
'We're still not over it,' says carbon monoxide victim - Mar 7, 2008
St. Catharines Standard,A St. Catharines family is glad to be home recovering after undergoing rigid treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. “We’re OK, but we are still not over
Family has close call with carbon monoxide - Mar 4, 2008
Altoona Mirror,Santone said doctors treat people suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning in a hyperbaric chamber, which forces the carbon monoxide out of the body and the
NZ to raise poisoning concerns - Mar 12, 2008
Otago Daily Times,By TRACEY ROXBURGH NEW ZEALAND ice hockey officials will be raising concerns over carbon monoxide poisoning suffered by their representatives at the world
Wellesley couple found dead in home - Mar 18, 2008
Boston Globe,...(JIM DAVIS/GLOBE STAFF) WELLESLEY - An elderly couple was found dead yesterday morning of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, prompting officials to remind
Costs from carbon monoxide poisonings mount for OKC Housing Authority - Mar 18, 2008
Tulsa World,Officials began considering carbon monoxide poisoning as the culprit after emergency responders detected a high level of the colorless, odorless gas when
Pharmacy warning over CO poisoning - Mar 6, 2008
H&V News,A leading pharmacy chain has discovered many customers complaining about flu-like symptoms were actually suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning probably
Diggs family feels lucky to survive CO poisoning - Feb 27, 2008
Ogden Reporter,..."It had only been running less than 10 minutes," claims Diggs, which was why he was so surprised when carbon monoxide poisoning was found to be the problem.
Carbon monoxide the likely cause in the death of two men - Mar 4, 2008
CKNW,RICHMOND/CKNW(AM980) - The two men found dead yesterday in a Richmond townhouse were likely killed by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Thomas Cook employees face trial over Corfu carbon monoxide deaths - Mar 17, 2008
Travel Weekly UK,Two Thomas Cook employees are to face trial over the death of two children from carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu in October 2006.
Charges in carbon monoxide case - Mar 16, 2008
Famagusta Gazette,...of two British children, Cristianne and Robert Shepherd, from carbon monoxide poisoning at the Louis Corcyra Beach hotel in Corfu in October 2006.
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