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PULMONARY PROBLEMS
 

AUTHORS: Robert H. Demling, M.D. Leslie DeSanti R.N.Dennis P. Orgill, M.D. PhD.

TABLE  OF CONTENTS

 
PART 1  
Section 1 Pulmonary Problems in the Burn Patient
  Initial Airway and Pulmonary Abnormalities
  Airway, Pulmonary, Tissue Oxygenation Abnormalities
  Smoke Inhalation Injury Complex
Section 2 Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
  Symptoms
  Diagnosis
  Effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  Treatment of Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide Toxicity
Section 3 Upper Airways Obstruction from Tissue Edema
  Chemical Components of Smoke
  Symptoms
  Diagnosis
Section 4 Chemical Burn to Upper and Lower Airways
  Toxic Elements in House Fire Smoke
  Symptoms
  Diagnosis
Section 5 Impaired Chest Wall Compliance
  Common Pitfalls in Pulmonary Support
   
PART 2  
Section 1 Pulmonary Problems in the Early Post-Resuscitation Period
Section 2 Decreased Chest Wall Compliance
Section 3 Tracheobronchitis from Inhalation Injury
Section 4 Treatment Continued
Section 5 Pulmonary Edema (High Pressure)
 
PART 3  
Section 1 Pulmonary Problems in the Inflammation-Infection Phase
Section 2 Prevention and Treatment
Section 3 Hyper metabolism-Induced Respiratory
Section 4 Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Low Pressure Pulmonary Edema)
 

 


 

 

 


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