Victims of Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident Identified The victims have been identified as Matthew Goldstein, 52, Lyla Goldstein, 54, Valerie Goldstein, 22, and Violet Goldstein, 19, all of Newton, Massachusetts. The New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined Matthew Goldstein’s cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, and the manner is […]
Christmas Carbon Monoxide Deaths Again The specter of Christmas Carbon Monoxide Deaths struck again this year. Every year the on 26th of December, we get word of another bad carbon monoxide poisoning that happened over the holiday. This year was no exception. In Edgar Illinois, a man and his dog were found dead. According to […]
How does Carbon Monoxide Cause Brain Damage? CO kills brain cells through hypoxia (lack of oxygen) and inflammatory mechanisms. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes brain damage by depriving the brain of oxygen and triggering toxic cellular effects. But, how does that happen? CO Binds to Hemoglobin Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood with an […]
Carbon Monoxide Kills One in Maryland The Winter months inevitably bring the headlines of another example that carbon monoxide kills, and this season is no exception. This week we learned of the unfortunate story of a family in Maryland that have suffered the ultimate tragedy of the loss of a loved one as a result […]
Are Risks from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning More Dangerous for Certain Groups? Who are at greater risks from carbon monoxide poisoning? We discuss vulnerabilities of children, seniors and underprivileged groups. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent and invisible danger that poses a threat to anyone exposed to it. This colorless, odorless gas is produced whenever fuel […]
GET OUT if your Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off What to do if your Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off? Get out of the toxic place before you call 911. Don’t open windows and doors. GET OUT. Step 1: Evacuate the Premises Immediately Once the alarm sounds, take the following immediate steps: Ensure everyone exits the home […]
Helping you Understand What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning What is carbon monoxide poisoning explained including causes, origins symptoms and what to do if your alarm goes off. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious and potentially fatal condition that occurs when carbon monoxide gas accumulates in the bloodstream. CO gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, […]
Suit Dismissed in Faster Horses Festival CO Death Case The Michigan Court of Appeals has found no liability for Live Nation in carbon monoxide campground deaths, despite ultra hazardous nature of generator exhaust in camp ground. By Rebecca Martin Recently I read a post on Reddit that asserted that carbon monoxide was not a potential risk […]
A Safe Home Requires Furnace Maintenance Furnace maintenance becomes progressively important as the days turn colder. October is a surprisingly bad month for CO poisoning as problems can arise the first a furnace is started up after months. By Rebecca Martin It’s that time of the year when the days are counting down to that […]
Seniors are at Increased Carbon Monoxide Risk Senior citizens face increased carbon monoxide risk, both because of the character and the age of there homes and increased vulnerability because of aging. By Rebecca Martin We have discussed in depth the impact and considerations regarding carbon monoxide safety on one of the most vulnerable factions of […]