Residential carbon monoxide detector failure rates in the United States.
Residential carbon monoxide detector failure rates in the United States.
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DOI：
10.2105/ajph.2011.300274
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发表时间：
2011-10-01
影响因子：
12.7
通讯作者：
Arnold, Katherine J
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作者：
Ryan, Timothy J;Arnold, Katherine J
美国安装了3800多万个住宅一氧化碳探测器。我们测试了30个正在使用的探测器，发现超过一半的探测器无法正常工作，警报来得太早或太晚。40%的探测器在危险浓度下未能发出警报，尽管外部迹象表明它们正在按预期运行。公共卫生专业人员应考虑有关探测器使用的社区教育，并应与利益攸关方合作，提高这些装置的可靠性和准确性。
There are more than 38 million residential carbon monoxide detectors installed in the United States. We tested 30 detectors in use and found that more than half failed to function properly, alarming too early or too late. Forty percent of detectors failed to alarm in hazardous concentrations, despite outward indications that they were operating as intended. Public health professionals should consider community education concerning detector use and should work with stakeholders to improve the reliability and accuracy of these devices.