We discuss the injuries sustained from smoke inhalation.
Hosts:
Sarah Fetterolf, MD
Brian Gilberti, MD
Show Notes
Table of Contents
00:37 – Overview of Smoke Inhalation Injury
00:55 – Three Key Pathophysiologic Processes
01:41 – Physical Exam Findings to Watch For
02:12 – Airway Management and Early Intervention
03:23 – Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
04:24 – Workup and Initial Treatment of CO Poisoning
06:14 – Cyanide Toxicity
07:19 – Treatment Options for Cyanide Poisoning
09:12 – Take-Home Points and Clinical Pearls
Physiological Effects of Smoke Inhalation:
- Thermal Injury:
- Direct upper airway damage from heated air or steam.
- Leads to swelling, inflammation, and possible airway obstruction.
- Chemical Irritation:
- Causes bronchospasm, mucus plugging, and inflammation in the lower airways.
- Increases capillary permeability, potentially causing pulmonary edema.
- Systemic Toxicity:
- Primarily involves carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning.
