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Carbon Monoxide

Resources
US Environmental Protection Agency site on Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Headquarters OSHA Safety and Health Guideline for CO Oximeter.org IAFF: Carbon Monoxide and Fire Fighters USFA: Exposing an Invisible Killer FirefighterCloseCalls.com's Rehabilitation Training Slideshow (PPT) A father's grief (Video courtesy of CNN.com) Carbon Monoxide sickens Dallas family of 5 Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency Carbon Monoxide poisoning sickens N.Y. family Discuss Carbon Monoxide issues and news at FireRescue1 Forums Online EMS Resource - EMS1.com Get Free Direct Assistance on Grants for the Masimo Rad-57 Download the USFA's Emergency Incident Rehabilitation (PDF)
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Online Training Resources
FETN Training Video: "Carbon Monoxide: The Odorless Killer"
(Windows Media Player required)
Free Online CO Training Course from JEMSprepare FirefighterCloseCalls.com's Rehabilitation Training Slideshow (PPT)
Featured Article
Fireground Medical Screening Exam – Part 9
This month we will focus on what diagnostic tests (which I have termed “non-traditional” vital signs) may or may not aid us in a rapid evaluation of emergency responders to determine if they are fit to return to active duty at the emergency scene.
Full Article 

Carbon Monoxide Articles
Girl killed, 6 sickened by CO poisoning in W.Va. - 08/14/2008 3 die of apparent CO poisoning in Ill. - 08/06/2008 New Minn. law requires home CO detectors - 08/05/2008 Officals warn of CO dangers at Ind. NASCAR race - 07/24/2008 38 elderly Mass. residents evacuated in CO scare - 07/21/2008
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Masimo Inc.
Carbon Monoxide Screening
Oximetry for EMTs and First Responders - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/08)

Clinical Studies
Longitudinal decline in measured firefighter single-breath diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide values The role of exertion as a determinant of carboxyhemoglobin accumulation in firefighters Human factors in firefighting: ergonomic-, cardiopulmonary-, and psychogenic stress-related issues

News and Announcements
USFA Releases New Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Manual for Firefighters and Other Emergency Responders Masimo Honored with FDNY 'Flag of Heroes' IAFF Advocates Screening Firefighters for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Using Pulse CO-Oximetry
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Masimo Rad-57™ Pulse CO-Oximeter

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