Smoke inhalation injury

Postgrad Med. 1999 Feb;105(2):55-62. doi: 10.3810/pgm.1999.02.546.

Abstract

Pulmonary injury due to smoke inhalation is a significant cause of death in fire victims. Singed nasal hair and carbonaceous sputum are easily recognized warning signs, but other subtle clues should prompt thorough evaluation and aggressive treatment. Dr Lee-Chiong describes the basic mechanisms of injury and discusses how to assess and manage complications caused by smoke inhalation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Monoxide / analysis
  • Fires
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Cyanide / analysis
  • Smoke / analysis
  • Smoke Inhalation Injury* / diagnosis
  • Smoke Inhalation Injury* / physiopathology
  • Smoke Inhalation Injury* / therapy

Substances

  • Smoke
  • Hydrogen Cyanide
  • Carbon Monoxide