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CO Response Flashcards

1
Q

What is our job on a CO response

A

Advise occupants of our findings, Assist occupants with exiting, Open windows for ventilation

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What are some symptoms for CO?

A

Flu-like symptoms: headaches, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, fatigue, convulsions, unconsciousness.

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3
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What companies respond to a CO call?

A

No symptoms get 1 engine. Symtomatic gets 1 Engine and 1 Medic.

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4
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At what level ppm is CO IDLH?

A

1500 PPM.

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5
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What is the specific gravity of CO?

A

0.967

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6
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Affinity for hemoglobin of CO vs Oxygen?

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CO has 200 more times affinity for hemoglobin.

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7
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What level COHb (carboxyhemoglobin) causes acute health effects?

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As little as 2-3%

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If CO concentration of 100 PPM, how long to reach 10 COHb?

A

90 minutes

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9
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If CO concentration of 200 ppm, how long to reach 10 COHb?

A

35 minutes

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10
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If CO concentration of 400 PPM, how long to reach 10 COHb?

A

15 minutes.

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What is the first priority when arriving on scene of CO response?

A

To determine if there are any CO illnesses.

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12
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After zeroing the gas monitor, where is the first reading taken?

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Just outside the structure.

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13
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Where is the second reading taken with the gas monitor?

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Just inside the structure.

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14
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What actions are taken if a reading of 100 ppm is observed

A

Immediate evacuation and no re-entry is allowed.

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What actions are taken for a reading of 35 ppm or a rise of at least 10 ppm from outside?

A

shut down gas, open windows and doors, call CPS, immediately evacuate occupants.

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16
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When is a re-evaluation completed after the initial actions?

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Wait 5 to 10 minutes before re-evaluating.

17
Q

What should be done if the problem persists and you are unable to locate a source?

A

Contact CPS for assistance and shut down gas to the occupancy.

18
Q

When should all rooms in the occupancy be evaluated?

A

If the problem persists and there is not a reading of 35 ppm or rise of 10 ppm from outside.

2021 Lt Study (5 decks)

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