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Title:

Inhalation trauma due to toxins in smoke gas

Document type:
Article
Author(s):
Zellner, T.; Eyer, F.
Abstract:
In Germany, 372people died in fires in 2014 of which 80-90% succumbed from smoke gas. The most relevant inhalatory toxins are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO), cyanide and fast- and slow-acting irritant gases. Thermal injuries may also occur. After implementation of self-protection measures, the initial treatment of the patient includes stabilization of vitals and use of oxygen via a mask with a reservoir or intubation and ventilation with FiO(2)1.0, which must also be continued during (inne...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Notfall Rettungsmed
Year:
2019
Journal volume:
22
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
322-329
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s10049-018-0450-7
Print-ISSN:
1434-6222
TUM Institution:
2. Medizinische Klinik Toxikologische Abteilung (alt) (Prof. Zilker)
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