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Inhalation <strong>Injury</strong><br />

• Measure Carboxyhemoglobin level<br />

• Consider diagnostic bronchoscopy<br />

• V/Q Scan – an accurate test but rarely done<br />

• Observe carefully—resembles clinical<br />

picture <strong>of</strong> chlorine <strong>and</strong> phosgene gas<br />

weapons<br />

• Deterioration <strong>of</strong>ten occurs over <strong>the</strong> course<br />

<strong>of</strong> 24-72 hours

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