CO Poisoning-Save a Life

This website was created to inform people of the dangers of CO. CO occurs with any form of combustion.

Symptoms of CO Poisoning:

1)  Initial Symptoms, similar to flu without fever. 

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Shortness of Breath
• Nausea
• Dizziness

2)  Advanced Symptoms:

• Confusion
• Memory Loss
• Loss of Conciousness
• Death

Immediate treatment for CO Poisoning:

• Get Fresh air immediately
• Call 911 and report your symptoms
• You could lose concoiusness and die if you do nothing.
• Contact a doctor immediately for a proper diagnosis.
• Tell your doctor that you suspect CO poisoning is causing your problems

Medical Testing for CO Poisoning:

• Breath Analysis
• Blood Test
• Arterial Blood Test

Medical Emergency Treatment for CO Poisoning:

• Oxygen
• Pressurized Oxygen
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

  - Take action alert: Test CO levels immediately in area poisoning occured.

 Carbon Monoxide is a common daily hazard, Be informed, Be safe!!!!!!!!!!

Joe will post news and updated information related to carbon monoxide as they occur on this blog site. You are invited to view the every day thoughts of a survivor of amnesia and CO poisoning at http://amnesiawriter.blogspot.com/

Joe is available for speaking engagements on a limited basis in the Michigan area regarding his experience with CO poisoning, amnesia and recovery. He can be contacted at Joesstory@att.net with your requests or for further information.

Presented by Joe Cramer, CO poisoning survivor and author of Joe's Story: The Book of a Lifetime.