EDCO-M: carbon monoxide alarm use by Emergency Department patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A survey of carbon monoxide alarm use in patients attending the Emergency Department.
IRAS ID
306275
Contact name
Heather Jarman
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas which can cause symptoms such as headache, muscle aches and flu like symptoms. Carbon monoxide exposure leads to around 4000 attendances to Emergency Departments each year and can cause long term health problems. Having a carbon monoxide alarm installed in homes can help with early detection of carbon monoxide and reduce the risk of exposure.
We know that not everyone has a carbon monoxide alarm in their home, and we are trying to find out if there are differences in those who have alarms compared to those who do not so we can provide tailored information on carbon monoxide alarm use to those who need it.REC name
London - Westminster Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/PR/1657
Date of REC Opinion
23 Dec 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion