Smoke Inhalation (cont.)
Medical Author:
Christopher P Holstege, MD
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLESmoke Inhalation TreatmentSelf-Care at HomeRemove the person with smoke inhalation from the scene to a location with clean air. Make sure that you are not putting yourself in danger before you attempt to pull someone from a smoke-filled environment. If you would be taking a serious risk to help the person, wait for trained professionals to arrive at the scene. If necessary, CPR should be initiated by trained bystanders until emergency medical help arrives. Viewer Comments & ReviewsSmoke Inhalation - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your smoke inhalation? |
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Smoke inhalation (SI) was described as early as the first century AD, when Pliny reported the execution of prisoners by exposure to the smoke of greenwood fires.
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