Co Poisoning

EMS Providers Use Detective Skills to Solve Case

Providers should put their detective caps on when solving mysterious cases.

Posted Thursday, September 1, 2011

The New Vital Sign Parameter

Co-oximetry should be a BLS tool

Posted Friday, October 1, 2010

Carbon Monoxide Claims Three in Maryland Community

Firefighters canvassed the neighborhood to stress the danger of carbon monoxide.

Posted Wednesday, June 2, 2010

First Responder Rehab: Good, better, best

Fireground rehab is an essential component of any incident that may save lives and improve the health of responders. Preplanning for rehab is essential to ensure you have the means and protocols to monitor firefighters and to provide effective rehydration and cooling.

Posted Sunday, April 11, 2010

CO Leak Forces Evacuation of New Hampshire Hotel

Police officers and firefighters evacuated the Hilton Garden Inn Monday morning after getting reports of people feeling sick.

Posted Monday, February 15, 2010

Seven Personnel Overcome at Salina CO Incident

However, a paramedic and firefighter who went into the home to render assistance "were quickly overcome, and they collapsed," Williams said.

Posted Thursday, February 4, 2010

FDNY EMTs Rescue Five from Queens Carbon Monoxide Incident

As soon as the members stepped into the residence, the CO detectors they wear on their belts began to sound, indicating readings of 700 ppm - indicating extreme exposure.

Posted Friday, January 22, 2010

Odor Hospitalizes 5 in Connecticut

A portion of Route 1 in Waterford was shut down Monday morning following reports of a gas leak. Five people had to be transported to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009