Ike Victims Clamor For Food, Water, Gas Sep 16, 2008
At least three people were found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning after using generators. A team of 115 searchers flew into Bolivar Peninsula, the last unexplored part of the Texas coast, and feared they would find more dead. (Click2Houston, TX)
Death toll includes three in battered island of Galveston Sep 15, 2008
" Hoping for no surprisesAs search crews comb the most devastated areas, "there may be some unpleasant surprises," he said. The deaths so far included a 72-year-old Galveston man who died in his truck after trying to flee the island late Friday. A woman died in her bed early Saturday when a tree fell on her home in Pinehurst. And a 4-year-old Houston boy died of carbon monoxide poisoning from the generator his family was using for power. Meanwhile, the search-and-rescue effort was the largest in... (Houston Chronicle)
Nearly 2,000 rescued after Ike Sep 15, 2008
A 4-year-old Houston boy died of carbon monoxide poisoning from the generator his family was using for power. Two people died in Kansas floods, and another two died in Indiana floods. (MSNBC -- Race)
Assessing the Health Impact of Hurricane Ike Sep 15, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 51 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, including five deaths, in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi during and after Hurricane Katrina. Carbon monoxide poisoning is hard to diagnose but known symptoms include headache, , weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion, according to the CDC.. (Fox News)
Major damage, frantic rescues Sep 15, 2008
A 4-year-old Houston boy died of carbon monoxide poisoning from the generator his family was using for power. Two people died in Louisiana, Kansas and Indiana, and one person was killed in Arkansas and another in Ohio when a fells on their homes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Eight Hospitalized For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sep 15, 2008
(September 14, 2008)--Eight people were hospitalized Sunday with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning in a house where a generator was running just inside the back door, officials said. None of the eight was thought to be severely poisoned, said Brad Penisson, spokesman for Beaumont city fire-rescue, who said seven adults and three children, in all, were in the Beaumont house. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rescue crews save 2,000 residents Sep 15, 2008
A 4-year-old Houston boy died of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by his family s generator, which was inside his home. Another person died in Arkansas when a tree fell on his mobile home as the remnants swept through. (KHOU.com, TX)
Death Toll From Ike Reaches 21 Nationwide Sep 15, 2008
Ike, which killed more than 80 in the Caribbean before reaching the U.S., has killed seven people in Texas, including a 4-year-old Houston boy who died of carbon monoxide poisoning from the generator his family was using for power. Four people died in Louisiana, including a 16-year-old boy trapped in rising floodwaters. (Click2Houston, TX)
4-Year-Old Boy Dies Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sep 15, 2008
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Hurricane Ike Leaves Houston Without Drinking Water, Power; Curfew Imposed Sep 15, 2008
Additionally, a 4- year-old boy died in Houston of carbon monoxide poisoning from the generator his family used for power, AP said. Oil and Power. (Bloomberg -- US)
PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard Sep 12, 2008
This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. (PR Newswire)
Generating new ideas Sep 12, 2008
And, unlike traditional fuel generators, it can be run indoors without worrying about carbon monoxide poisoning, he said. The key is the IPS s proprietary battery that is rated to last 1,500 cycles. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
The healing powers of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Sep 10, 2008
The benefits of hyperbaric medicine were also observed for air or gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, clostridial myositis and myonecrosis (gas gangrene), crash injuries, compartment syndrome and other acute traumatic ischemia, enhancement of healing in selected wound problems (eg; diabetic wounds), exceptional blood loss (anemia), intracranial abscess, necrotizing soft-tissue infections, osteomyelitis (infection of the bone), radiation therapy complications, skin grafts and thermal burns.... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
After the storm, can you survive the cleanup? Sep 3, 2008
Carbon monoxide poisonings, deaths reportedly spike after big storms ... A big hidden danger is carbon monoxide poisoning. (CNN)
La. deputy, father die from carbon monoxide poisoning Sep 3, 2008
deputy, father die from carbon monoxide poisoning ... MOSS BLUFF, LA. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says an eight-year veteran with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs office is dead from carbon monoxide poisoning created by a generator. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jefferson Parish sets re-entry plan; details primitive conditions Sep 3, 2008
Those without electricity should exercise extreme caution when using portable generators to prevent the hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators should not be hooked up to a home's permanent electrical system except by a licensed electrician. (WWLTV.com, LA)
The Real Health Effects of Hurricane Gustav Sep 2, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 51 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, including five deaths, in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi during and after Hurricane Katrina. Carbon monoxide poisoning is hard to diagnose but known symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion, according to the CDC.. (Fox News)
An FBI 'reign of terror' with 'Deep Throat' to blame Sep 2, 2008
In September of that year, an attorney friend of the Morgan family telephoned me that Harry had taken his own life -- by carbon monoxide poisoning in his garage in Cincinnati. The suicide, to my knowledge, has never been reported by the FBI.. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Paloma Again Ordered to Complete Safety Checks Sep 2, 2008
The ministry originally told Paloma to recall faulty gas water heaters in 2006 in response to a series of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning cases caused by its gas water heaters. In June this year, after Paloma had failed to recall some faulty heaters, the ministry ordered the company to complete safety examinations by Aug. 25 and report the outcome by Monday. (JCN Network, Japan)
Cause of deaths still unknown Aug 30, 2008
The Fire Department was called and immediately ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning, Sclabassi said. There was no sign of foul play, she said. (The News-Herald)
Womans death ruled accidental Aug 28, 2008
A portable generator found inside the residence was determined to have run out of gas, and Iberia Parish Coroner Dr. James Falterman has ruled the cause of her death to be carbon monoxide poisoning and the manner of her death to be accidental. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Workers sickened cleaning store Aug 26, 2008
Both men were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton to be treated for carbon monoxide poisoning and were expected to be released last night. Their names were not made public by firefighters, who said both were in their late 30s and from Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Tropical Storm Fay Makes 00004000Fourth Florida Landfall; Death Toll Rises to 10 Aug 24, 2008
The state attributed an additional death, before the storm hit, to hurricane preparedness after a man testing generators died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Related. (Fox News)
Fay hits Florida fourth time, heads for New Orleans Aug 24, 2008
The other deaths occurred in traffic accidents and an incident in which a man died of carbon monoxide poisoning while testing two power generators. (Editing by Sandra Maler). (AlertNet)
10 Dead, Fay Makes Fourth Landfall Aug 24, 2008
Another man died from carbon monoxide poisoning while testing power generators before the storm hit. At least 23 people were killed last week in Haiti and the Dominican Republic by flooding from Fay. (Time.com)
Tropical Storm Fay Weakens, Moves North After Drenching Florida for Days Aug 23, 2008
Two men and a teenage girl were killed in separate Florida car accidents; two women were swept out to sea and drowned while swimming; and a man died of carbon monoxide poisoning while testing electric generators indoors, according to the in Tallahassee. Bush's emergency declaration allows federal aid to be provided to the state. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Five Deaths Linked To Tropical Storm Fay Aug 23, 2008
A sixth person died of carbon monoxide poisoning while testing generators just before the storm. Fay has dumped more than 2 feet of rain along parts of Florida's central Atlantic coast. (KWTX.com, TX)
'Fickle' Fay May Return Again Aug 23, 2008
A seventh person, a 54-year-old man, died of carbon monoxide poisoning just before the storm while testing generators Saturday in Highlands County. Fay's total death toll is now at 30, including three more bodies found in Haiti. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fay soon expected out of Fla., in record books Aug 23, 2008
The state attributed an additional death, before the storm hit, to hurricane preparedness after a man testing generators died of carbon monoxide poisoning. "The damage from Fay is a reminder that a tropical storm does not have to reach a hurricane level to be dangerous and cause significant damage," said Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who toured flooded communities this week. (AL.com)
Fay Blamed For Six Florida Deaths Aug 22, 2008
They include three in traffic accidents, two from drowning and one due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Two traffic deaths occurred in Duval County. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Molestations suspect in custody in Vegas Aug 22, 2008
On Monday, a Nevada Highway Patrol officer found Bimson in that car, suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, but still alive. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and then to a mental facility for a psychiatric evaluation. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Franklin County men's deaths ruled accidental Aug 21, 2008
Stewart Dewease and Keith Rohrer died from what officials believe was carbon monoxide poisoning, which came from a running vehicle driven by Dewease, the coroner said. The car had been parked in the garage and the garage door was down, according to the coroner, who found that carbon monoxide levels were much higher in the basement than in the upstairs and the Carboxy Hemoglobin levels of both deceased victims were high. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Rough winter for home heat Aug 21, 2008
The survey also found that 22 percent of recipients used their stove or oven to heat their house, while others used portable space heaters or fireplaces, increasing the risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning or fire. Although no specific policy changes are recommended in the report, its findings clearly show that something must be done to address this serious problem. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Agencies seek solutions to rising heating oil costs Aug 21, 2008
Also discussed were issues related to carbon monoxide poisoning. A presentation on the subject was given by Ellen Woods, of the Phelps Memorial Hospital Poison Control Center. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Carbon monoxide may have killed woman Aug 20, 2008
A New Iberia woman was found dead in her home Monday morning, an apparent victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, but the Iberia Parish Sheriff s Office and Coroner s Office have not yet ruled whether the death was accidental. Cynthia Domingue, 47, was found dead at her house at 1609 Emily St. by her ex-husband, Brian Domingue. (New Iberia, LA)
County on hurricane watch Aug 20, 2008
Department of Health recommends the following precautions to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Do not burn charcoal or gas grills inside a house, garage, vehicle, tent or fireplace. (The St. Augustine Record)
Lincoln Carbon Monoxide Deaths Appear To Be Accidental Aug 20, 2008
-- Lincoln Police Tuesday said it appeared a couple died accidently from carbon monoxide poisoning in their home. Angela and Brandon Grueber were found by relatives Monday afternoon inside a home with high levels of carbon monoxide. (7 KETV Omaha)
Carbon monoxide suspected in Lincoln deaths Aug 19, 2008
LINCOLN (AP) -- Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected in the deaths of a man and woman found in their Lincoln home. Police say they were called about 2:40 Monday afternoon after relatives discovered the bodies of the married couple. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
2 Dead In Lincoln; Police Suspect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Aug 19, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:48 pm CDT August 18, 2008UPDATED: 5:39 pm CDT August 18, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
Experts expect slow, sprawling tempest Aug 19, 2008
Also, a 54-year-old Highlands County man died of carbon monoxide poisoning Saturday while testing his generator. There were scattered power outages in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, which Florida Power & Light expected to restore within 24 hours. (The Palm Beach Post)
A Look Back in Time: Dangers abound Aug 18, 2008
Unseen death -- A University of Wyoming professor figured out an antidote to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report published in New York. John H. Draise found that a sulfur-sodium compound, called sodium tetrathionate, was more effective in treating carbon monoxide poisoning than any previously known antidote ... Draise said that Italian scientist B. Furesti concluded that the sulfur compound was also effective against cyanide poisoning, but Draise said the ability to counteract... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Home-heating disaster looms Aug 9, 2008
Fire marshals worry that families will turn to dangerous makeshift heating alternatives, risking fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Both the congressional delegation and the state government's winter energy task force are alert to the looming threat. (Boston Globe)
Vet clinic fire kills 2 dogs, 3 cats Aug 3, 2008
Two dogs and three cats died from carbon monoxide poisoning. A cat and rabbit were taken to an emergency clinic for treatment. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
I feel great but I don't look it Aug 1, 2008
My commute has cost nothing but calories and possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Way to go. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Slowing disease's mental ravages Jul 30, 2008
The drug Wischik tested is a purified form of a substance commonly known as methylene blue, which has been in use for decades as a treatment for numerous conditions, including urinary tract infections and carbon monoxide poisoning. Many patients on the drug report that their urine turns blue, but Wischik said so far the drug appears safe. (Chicago Tribune)
Bradley students convicted in soccer player's death are released Jul 17, 2008
Dahlquist died of carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation after the men lit a roman candle under his bedroom door. Police say all five had been drinking. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Toxicology results released for Stout students killed in fire Jul 17, 2008
Kruse reported that the manner of death has been ruled accidental and that the cause of death is carbon monoxide poisoning from prolonged exposure to fire gases for all three victims. The students blood alcohol levels were found to be quite high. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Tests show alcohol levels in Menomonie fire victims Jul 16, 2008
According to the tests, carbon monoxide poisoning killed 20-year-old Amanda Rief of Chaska, Minn. 21-year-old April Englund of West St. Paul, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Shock at festival violence Jul 15, 2008
Preliminary hospital reports indicated carbon monoxide poisoning could have been a cause. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Two die at Norway music festival Jul 13, 2008
Preliminary reports show possible cause as carbon monoxide poisoning ... Preliminary hospital reports indicated carbon monoxide poisoning could have been a cause, Enoksen said. (MSNBC -- International)
Two dead after festival disaster Jul 13, 2008
Two visitors to a rock music festival in Norway have died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Norwegian police say six more people have been taken to hospital, three in a life threatening condition. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Two found dead at rock festival Jul 13, 2008
Preliminary hospital reports indicated carbon monoxide poisoning could have been a cause. All of the victims were believed to be Norwegian citizens in their 20s and 30s, Enosken added. (BBC News -- Europe)
Duct Cleaning Often Not Necessary Jul 13, 2008
The EPA does recommend servicing for fuel burning furnaces, stoves or fireplaces before each heating season to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning. And you should regularly have fireplace and wood burning appliance fire boxes and flues cleared of potentially flammable sooty deposits and creosote, the by-products of incomplete combustion. (RealtyTimes)
Coroner's jury makes rulings Jul 13, 2008
The lethal level for carbon monoxide poisoning is 40 percent, she said. The autopsy showed Miller s death was due to asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Parents urge gas alarm use Jul 8, 2008
The parents of two children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu are urging travellers to pack portable alarms when they go abroad. Story Tools. (BBC News -- UK)
People also feeling floods aftereffects Jul 8, 2008
Statewide, increases in skin infections and respiratory problems as well as more cases of carbon monoxide poisoning and stress have been reported ... She said state officials have received reports of people becoming ill from carbon monoxide poisoning after they ve run generators in their home or near a door or window where fumes could be pulled into the house. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
21 dead in China coal mine accident Jul 7, 2008
Miners die of carbon monoxide poisoning; rescuers save four workers ... All of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Xinhua reported, citing an unidentified city official. (MSNBC -- International)
Deadly blast at China coal mine Jul 7, 2008
All of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Xinhua reported, citing an unidentified city official. China's mines are among the most dangerous in the world, with safety standards often ignored in the quest for profits and the drive to meet a soaring demand for coal - the source of about 70 per cent of China's energy. (Aljazeera.net)
Children killed to punish me: mother Jul 7, 2008
The children - Jack, 9, Maddie, 7, and Bon, 18 months - died of carbon monoxide poisoning after their father sealed them in a four-wheel-drive with two hoses running into it. They were found last Friday week, but it is unclear when they died. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Accident at Chinese mine kills 21 Jul 7, 2008
Xinhua quoted an unnamed official as saying that all the victims died from carbon monoxide poisoning. It said rescue work was continuing but it was not known how many miners had been underground when the accident occurred. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
County suicides down from last year Jul 6, 2008
Overdoses, hangings and carbon monoxide poisoning account for the remaining suicides in the said timeframe, listed in decreasing order of occurrence. Yeargan saw no trend in the time of year suicides were reported. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
21 dead in accident at northern China coal mine; rescuers save 4 workers Jul 6, 2008
All of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Xinhua reported, citing an unidentified city official. The number of miners underground at the time of the accident was not known and rescuers were continuing to search, it said. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Henry man found dead on boat Jul 3, 2008
Preliminary investigation indicated the man died from an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Maj. Jeff Strickland of the Hall County Sheriff's Department. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More of this story Jul 2, 2008
And be aware of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. A boat's engine releases this odorless, colorless gas that is poisonous and can kill in a matter of minutes. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Grandfather charged with axe murder rampage Jul 1, 2008
Last Friday, Gary Poxon and his three children, Bon, 15 months, Maddie, 7, and Jack Bell, 8, were found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in their four-wheel drive at their Pericoe property. - with Les Kennedy, Harriet Alexander, Andrew Drummond and AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald)
