Dayle Haddon Dead from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Another day, another tragic carbon monoxide news story. This time is was actress model Dayle Haddon who died in a Bucks County, Pennsylvania home. Another man was seriously poisoned.Haddon and the other man were found unconscious yesterday…

NH Fire Marshall Report in CO Deaths

Victims of Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident IdentifiedThe 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…

Christmas Carbon Monoxide Deaths

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.…

How does Carbon Monoxide Cause Brain Damage?

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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.…

Carbon Monoxide Kills Again  

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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…

Who has Greatest Risks from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

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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…

What to Do if Your Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off?

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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…

What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

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…

Faster Horses Festival CO Deaths

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…

Furnace Maintenance: It’s not just about Safety

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…