title: Pulmonary complications following smoke inhalation.
abstract: Two patients with severe respiratory disturbance following burning accidents are described. It is suggested that smoke inhalation injuries may in future present a more frequent problem in the intensive therapy unit, and the mechanisms of the disorder and its treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002059:Burns, Inhalation / Q000150:complications*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D003490:Cyanosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D006935:Hypercapnia / Q000209:etiology; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012906:Smoke
chemical_list: D012906:Smoke; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen