Adult Toxic Inhalation

Question 1

Adult Toxic Inhalation - Initial considerations?

Answer 1

IRP
OLMC
PADIS

Question 2

Adult Toxic Inhalation - Initial treatment?

Answer 2

High flow O2 regardless of SpO2

Attempt to obtain SpCO or CO levels

Question 3

Adult Toxic Inhalation - Fetal considerations?

Answer 3

Fetal hemoglobin has a much greater affinity for CO effects can be significant for fetus regardless of mothers presentation

Question 4

Adult Toxic Inhalation - H2S is produced by?

Answer 4

Bacterial breakdown of organic matter

Natural Gas

Question 5

Adult Toxic Inhalation - S/S of H2S? (4)

Answer 5

Ocular/respiratory irritation
SOB
Sudden collapse
Cardiac arrest

Question 6

Adult Toxic Inhalation - Hydrogen Cyanide is a product of what?

Answer 6

combustion of certain plastics, wood, wool, silk and nylon

Question 7

Adult Toxic Inhalation - S/S of Hydrogen Cyanide are? (8)

Answer 7

Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Chest pain/tightness
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea/vomiting
Mydriasis