An article on the BioMed Central website points out that "Carbon monoxide poisoning is the number one cause of toxin related death in the United States [1]. It has been estimated that this poison may be responsible for up to 1,500 accidental deaths and 10,000 medical visits annually in the United States [2]." (Italics added.) Some typical sources of CO gas in the home include heating systems and exhaust fumes from one's car. For example, if you leave your car running in an enclosed garage, even for just a few minutes, one can die from the colorless, odorless gas.
Clearly, carbon monoxide poisoning is a problem that needs to be addressed, especially for older folks who are more prone to accidents and forgetfulness. Fortunately, Life Alert offers its members a Monitored Alarm for Carbon Monoxide, just as it offers a Monitored Alarm for fire/smoke detection. Our CO gas alarm is monitored 24/7 and, if carbon monoxide levels rise too high, the Life Alert Dispatch Center gets a signal and immediately contacts the customer. If there is no answer, help is sent automatically. Such automatic round-the-clock protection can literally be a lifesaver.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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