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The Silent Killer

CO monitoring adds a new dimension to firefighter rehab & emergency care

This supplement to JEMS, sponsored by Masimo Corporation and ZOLL Medical Corporation, discusses carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and outlines how CO-oximetry can improve your assessment and treatment of potential CO poisoning patients through proper screening and triage.

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‘Sensing’ the Effects of CO Exposure

CO exposure is a significant health hazard for patients and EMS providers.

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P

Sneak Attack

What makes carbon monoxide so insidious?

Mike McEvoy, PhD, RN, CCRN, REMT-P

Where There's Smoke

Where there’s smoke, there are also toxins.

Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, FAAEM

Safety For All

The safety of all firefighters and emergency response personnel is imperative.

Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P

CO Close Calls

Read these case studies of almost-undetected CO exposures.

Teresa McCallion, EMT-B

E Series Monitors with Integrated CO Measurement

This past December, ZOLL Medical Corporation announced the introduction of an integrated, non-invasive carbon monoxide (CO) assessment tool using Masimo Rainbow SET technology in the E Series monitor.

Teresa McCallion, EMT-B