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Smoke inhalation injury

Authors :
Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong
Source :
Postgraduate Medicine. 105:55-62
Publication Year :
1999
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 1999.

Abstract

PREVIEWPulmonary 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.

Details

ISSN :
19419260 and 00325481
Volume :
105
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Postgraduate Medicine
Accession number :
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