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Written question asked by Tom Levitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 March 2010. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 15 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Carbon Monoxide: Poisoning

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will take steps to encourage awareness of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning among ambulance, paramedic and accident and emergency staff in the NHS.
Answer

Awareness of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning is important for all clinicians in the national health service and the NHS locally should reflect this in guidance to staff and consider the need for appropriate training as part of their workforce plans.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c629W; 322246
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Carbon monoxide Emergency services Poisoning Training
Link
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