TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Toxic Pulmonary Inhalation A1 - Wang, Jennifer A1 - Oropello, John M. A2 - Oropello, John M. A2 - Pastores, Stephen M. A2 - Kvetan, Vladimir PY - 1 T2 - Critical Care 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. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1136417116 ER -