Smoke inhalation

被引:23
作者
Fitzgerald, Kevin T. [1 ]
Flood, Aryn A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Alameda E Vet Hosp, Denver, CO 80231 USA
来源
CLINICAL TECHNIQUES IN SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE | 2006年 / 21卷 / 04期
关键词
toxic combustion products; fire-related inhalation injuries; smoke toxicity;
D O I
10.1053/j.ctsap.2006.10.009
中图分类号
S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
学科分类号
0906 [兽医学];
摘要
Unfortunately, fires are common events both in urban and rural portions of the United States. Smoke inhalation is the leading fire-related cause of death. The elemental combustion products of fire are light, heat, and smoke. Smoke is a very complex mixture of potentially harmful substances. Although a relatively rare presenting event to small animal hospitals, when animal fire victims do appear, clinicians must know how to recognize the signs of smoke inhalation and how to successfully deal with them. This discussion will investigate the toxic nature of fire smoke, its mechanism of action upon respiratory tissues, the clinical signs displayed, and its diagnosis and treatment. Differential diagnoses of smoke inhalation and prevention and prognosis will also be explored. Veterinary hospitals should have set protocols in place for managing animal victims of smoke inhalation in order to ensure a successful outcome. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:205 / 214
页数:10
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