Are Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sensitive Enough?

FAQ: Are Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sensitive Enough?  Short Answer: UL 2034 Alarms do not warn of all potentially dangerous poisonings as the preventing a 10% COHb level is not demanding enough as permanent brain damage occurs at nearly a 40%…

What is the Difference between Ambient CO Levels and COHb Levels.

FAQ: What is the difference between Ambient CO levels and COHb levels? Short Answer: Ambient air levels refer to the amount of carbon monoxide in the air you are breathing (indoor air), expressed in terms of PPM (parts per million.) COHb levels…

Why are Carbon Monoxide Detectors important for where people don't sleep?

FAQ: Why are carbon monoxide Detectors important for where  people don't sleep?Short Answer: Because you can get poisoned anywhere there is carbon monoxide indoors and you may not realize it until it is too late to call for help. From…

What is the difference between Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide?

What is the difference between CO2 and CO? The difference between carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide was discussed in our video blog conversation between Brain Injury Law Group lawyers, Gordon Johnson and Griffith Winthrop.Gordon Johnson:…

What to Do if Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off?

IF YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS GOING OFF - GET OUTUnderstanding Why a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off. The above advice must always be followed. Evacuate before you call 911 if your alarm is going off. The balance of this page is written…

How can you tell if you have carbon monoxide poisoning?

How can you tell if you have carbon monoxide poisoning? You can’t without some external confirmation. Carbon monoxide poisoning is largely indistinguishable from other diseases like the flu, so unless you have been warned that there is carbon…

What are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

Understanding the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning range from initially non-life threatening headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath and confusion to loss…

How does carbon monoxide poisoning happen?

Understanding how carbon monoxide poisoning happens Carbon monoxide poisoning happens when the exhaust from an engine or fuel burning appliance is vented, directly or indirectly, into the inside air (ambient air) of a house or other structure.…

What is Carbon Monoxide?

FAQ: What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that is the result of a malfunctioning fuel burning appliance. Carbon monoxide can cause serious injury and death because it takes the place of oxygen in the blood. When the blood…

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Elderly

The Elevated Risks of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Elderly Greater risks are associated with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Elderly, as increased age and other vulnerabilities reduces recovery.By Rebecca Martin When the deaths of…