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Encyclopedia > Smoke inhalation

Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death in victims of indoor fires.


It is estimated that "50-80% of fire deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns."[1] The smoke injures or kills by a combination of thermal damage, poisoning and pulmonary irritation caused by carbon monoxide, cyanide and other combustion products. Symptoms range from coughing and vomiting to nausea, sleepiness and confusion.


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Postgraduate Medicine: Smoke inhalation injury (3116 words)
Inhalation injury greatly increases the incidence of respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Smoke inhalation injury should be suspected in anyone who was trapped in a confined space or who lost consciousness during a fire, especially in the presence of large quantities of heavy smoke.
Inhalation injury is generally caused by direct thermal burns and inhalation of gases and particulate matter, acting alone or in combination.
Smoke inhalation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (199 words)
Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death in victims of indoor fires.
It is estimated that "50-80% of fire deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns."[1] The smoke injures or kills by a combination of thermal damage, poisoning and pulmonary irritation caused by carbon monoxide, cyanide and other combustion products.
Any person with apparent signs of smoke inhalation should be immediately evaluated by a medical professional such as a firefighter-paramedic or physician.
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