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- Airway Burns occur when
an individual is trapped in a poorly ventilated space and
inhales smoke, steam, superheated air, or toxic fumes.
- At risk are those caught in fires,
fire fighters, explosives experts, toxic chemical cleaning
crews, miners, and factory workers working with chemicals or
steam.
- Exposure may result in charred mouth;
burned lips; burns on the face, head, and neck; singed
eyebrows and hair (nose, scalp); burns on other parts of the
skin and clothing; cough productive of black or tar-stained
mucus; difficulty breathing; wheezing or coughing.
- Exposure victims must be
immediately attended to, the nature of the fumes identified,
and appropriate measures taken to assure that their airways
are open (for normal breathing) and that they are
hemodynamically
stable.
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