RT Book, Section
A1 Wang, Jennifer
A1 Oropello, John M.
A2 Oropello, John M.
A2 Pastores, Stephen M.
A2 Kvetan, Vladimir
SR Print(0)
ID 1136417116
T1 Toxic Pulmonary Inhalation
T2 Critical Care
YR 1
FD 1
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071820813
LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1136417116
RD 2024/04/19
AB KEY  POINTSAccidental  and  intentional  airway  inhalation  injuries  are  a  major  cause  of  death  in  the  United  States.Toxic  inhalants  include  asphyxiants,  irritants  and  systemic  toxins  that  result  in  airway  damage,  hypoxia  and  respiratory  failure.Tests  and  imaging  should  include  arterial  blood  gas,  carboxyhemoglobin  level,  chest  radiograph,  electrocardiogram  (EKG),  and  may  include  bronchoscopy.Attention  should  be  focused  on  securing  the  airway,  insuring  adequate  oxygenation,  treating  shock,  correcting  acidemia,  cardiac  monitoring,  and  administering  available  antidotes.