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ToxCO®

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Introduction to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning:
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs from inhaling CO, a toxic, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It is a byproduct of incomplete combustion and is commonly found in domestic and industrial settings. CO poisoning is a leading cause of accidental toxic poisoning and death, particularly in the United States.

Diagnosing CO Poisoning:
Symptoms of CO poisoning can mimic flu-like symptoms, including headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and dizziness. The UK House of Commons recommends equipping medical professionals with handheld devices to test for CO exposure.

Staff Safety:
The ToxCO® device not only tests CO levels in a patient's breath but also measures ambient CO levels, enhancing safety for personnel in potentially hazardous environments. A study by the London Ambulance Service highlighted the need for CO monitoring devices to protect staff and aid in rapid patient screening.

ToxCO® Device Features:
The ToxCO® offers instant screening for CO poisoning with features such as a 5-year warranty, USB connectivity, improved infection control, and ambient monitoring mode. It is suitable for use by ambulance services, first responders, GPs, and health visitors.

Technical Specifications:

Breath test concentration range: 0-50%COHb/0-500ppm
Face mask test concentration range: 0-28%COHb/0-200ppm
Ambient test concentration range: 0-500ppm
Display: Full color touchscreen
Detection principle: Electrochemical sensor
Power: 3 x AA batteries, 1 x CR2032 lithium coil cell
Operating temperature: 0-45°C
Sensor operating life: 2 years

Consumables:
The ToxCO® uses SteriBreath™ Eco mouthpieces, which are recyclable and biodegradable, and D-piece™ connectors with infection control filters. Face mask sampling systems are available for single-patient use.

Contact Information:
For more information, contact Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. at +44 (0)1622 851122 or email [email protected]. Visit www.bedfont.com for additional resources and distributor information.

Catalog excerpts

Screen for carbon monoxide poisoning instantly to help safeguard your staff with the ToxCO range. ® BRITISH TECHNOLOGY Saving lives, one breath at a time. www.bedfont.com

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CO poisoning occurs after the inhalation of CO1. It is a significantly toxic gas, but being colourless, odourless, tasteless, and non-irritating, it is very difficult for people to detect2. CO is a product of incomplete combustion and is often produced in domestic or industrial settings by vehicles and other gasoline-powered tools, such as heaters and cooking equipment. As a result, CO poisoning is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries3. CO is and has been the most common cause of both accidental toxic poisoning and death in the United States for over 100 years4. One of the...

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Staff safety Instant screening for carbon monoxide poisoning. 5 ye In 2009, the London Ambulance Service (LAS) undertook a feasibility study into pre-hospital CO monitoring of patients. According to the study, previous incidents demonstrated that on many occasions ambulance personnel had been exposed to ‘unidentified situations’ of elevated CO concentration in which crews performed clinical assessment and treatment of patients. In the cases reviewed, the attending ambulance personnel neither had the equipment nor the protocols to screen CO as the presenting medical condition6. Instantly screen...

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• Maintenance reminders • Antimicrobial technology The ToxCO® is an easy to use, non-invasive, breath/ambient CO device with three sampling modes. Breath samples can be taken from patients to screen for CO poisoning and also monitor ambient levels to alert staff of potentially fatal levels of CO in the air. • Large touchscreen • Ambient monitoring • Face mask breath testing Steribreath™ ECO: The SteriBreath™ Eco mouthpieces come in boxes of 200 mouthpieces, and each one is individually wrapped to ensure optimum infection control. The SteriBreath™ Eco mouthpiece is entirely made from paper and...

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est. 1976 Contact Bedfont® or one of our worldwide ToxCO distributors for a free demonstration. www.bedfont.com Tel:+44 (0)1622 851122 Email: [email protected] A full list of our worldwide distributors can be found at www.bedfont.com/distributors/ Our family, innovating health, for yours. Visit www.bedfont.com/resources to view this document in other languages. Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. Station Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1JA England Tel: +44 (0)1622 851122 Fax: +44 (0)1622 854860 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bedfont.com Emergo Europe B.V. Westervoortsedijk 60 6827 AT Arnhem The...

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