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Author
Sultan, M. A. | Feldman, W. M.
Title
Smoke Alarms in the Home: What Every Physician Should Know.
Coporate
National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 133, 1207-1210, December 15, 1985
Report
DBR Paper 1348; NRCC 25332,
Keywords
smoke detectors
Abstract
Primary care physicians interested in health education and accident prevention should be knowledgeable about smoke alarms (smoke detectors with built-in alarms). Either ionization or photoelectric smoke alarms can help save lives if they are properly installed and maintained. The number, site and maintenance of smoke alarms in the home and the steps a person should take in the event of a fire are discussed. Considering the rates of death, disability and disfigurement associated with residential fires, early warning devices such as smoke alarms make sense.