Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that has no odor or color. But it is very dangerous. It can cause sudden illness and death. CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those made by cars and trucks, lanterns, stoves, gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these fumes can build up in places that don't have a good flow of fresh air. You can be poisoned by breathing them in. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Confusion
It is often hard to tell if someone has CO poisoning, because the symptoms may be like those of other illnesses. People who are sleeping or intoxicated can die from CO poisoning before they have symptoms. A CO detector can warn you if you have high levels of CO in your home.
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CDC | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
emergency.cdc.gov — “What to do before and after a hurricane. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).” View full resource at emergency.cdc.gov
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RT: @CDCemergency: Carbon monoxide poisoning causes many deaths after disasters. Replaced your CO detector battery lately? http://is.gd/tIs0
Responders hospitalized by CO poisoning
paramedictv.ems1.com — “News report from The Salina Journal on a CO leak at a Kan. house on Wednesday that killed one person, hospitalized 2 emergency responders and sickened 9 others. See more details on the story here.” View full resource at paramedictv.ems1.com
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Two responders hospitalized after CO leak response: http://bit.ly/9SyBVB
Self diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning
carbon-monoxide-survivor.com — “Self diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning as the source of symptoms is almost always overlooked by victims. Most people don't know what to look for. Learn about the tell tale signs of poisoning...” View full resource at carbon-monoxide-survivor.com
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Emergency Medicine Article | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
mdlinx.com — “Mass Sociogenic Illness Initially Reported as Carbon Monoxide Poisoning” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Mass Sociogenic Illness Initially Reported as Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: The Journal of Emergency Medicine http://bit.ly/mbW8oi #ER
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mdlinx.com — “Solid organ procurement from donors with carbon monoxide poisoning and/or burn - a systematic review” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Solid organ procurement from donors with carbon monoxide poisoning and/or burn - a systematic review: Burns http://bit.ly/oR7gBI #ER
Carbon monoxide poisoning - MayoClinic.com
mayoclinic.com — “Carbon monoxide poisoning — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this deadly danger.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com
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Carbon monoxide poisoning- Learn more and stay safe: http://bit.ly/6DGaIo @MayoClinic
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - St. Louis Children's Hospital
stlouischildrens.org — “Detailed information on carbon monoxide poisoning” View full resource at stlouischildrens.org
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Carbon monoxide poisoning can be headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue. How to differentiate from virus? http://bit.ly/bpNcdV
Help Older Adults Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Symptoms, Risks and Prevention
factoidz.com — “Learn common symptoms to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning as well as understanding risks and how to prevent toxic levels of the gas” View full resource at factoidz.com
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CDC Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency
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#Hurricane Tip! If you use a generator, do so safely! Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning! http://t.co/I8iruLa #Irene
Emergency Med Medical News about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
mdlinx.com — “Hydrogen as a novel and effective treatment of acute carbon monoxide poisoning” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on April 7, 2010 at 10:13 am By:
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Hydrogen as a novel and effective treatment of acute carbon monoxide poisoning: Medical Hypotheses http://bit.ly/bSc1CS #ER #mdlinx
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Bad Weather | Facebook
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Noninvasive Blood Testing for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Saves Lives : Healthymagination
healthymagination.com — “New monitor from Masimo Corporation makes testing for CO poisoning easier” View full resource at healthymagination.com
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CO poisoning linked to video games - UPI.com
upi.com — “Houston researchers say many of the children treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Ike were playing video games powered by generators.” View full resource at upi.com
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More coverage of Dr. Caroline Fife’s research (UT Med School) on pediatric carbon monoxide poisoning during Hurricane Ike http://tr.im/mNd7
Scientists reveal how organisms avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
eurekalert.org — “Scientists have discovered how living organisms -- including humans -- avoid poisoning from carbon monoxide generated by natural cell processes.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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