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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 Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, EMT-P

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