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Inhalation Injury • Measure Carboxyhemoglobin level • Consider diagnostic bronchoscopy • V/Q Scan – an accurate test but rarely done • Observe carefully—resembles clinical picture of chlorine and phosgene gas weapons • Deterioration often occurs over the course of 24-72 hours
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Page 3 and 4: Airway • Extensive facial burns
Page 9: First Degree Burn
Page 12 and 13: Deep Partial Thickness Burn
Page 16 and 17: Parkland Formula 4cc /kg/ % burn
Page 18 and 19: Disability (Mini Neuro Exam) • Gl
Page 20 and 21: When and Where to Transport Patient
Page 25 and 26: Wound Care • Initial Debridement
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Page 33 and 34: Local Cold Injury • Frost Nip - W
Page 35 and 36: Systemic Cold Injury--Hypothermia
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Page 39 and 40: Symptoms and Signs of Hypothermia
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