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Manchester air disaster.

S P O'Hickey, C A Pickering, P E Jones

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |June 27, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A 1985 Boeing 737 jetliner fire at Manchester Airport tragically killed 52 people. Survivors with smoke inhalation require close monitoring as lung function can rapidly decline within 24 hours.

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    Area of Science:

    • Aviation Safety
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • A significant fire incident occurred on a Boeing 737 during takeoff at Manchester Airport on August 22, 1985.
    • The aircraft carried 137 passengers and crew, resulting in 52 fatalities and 85 survivors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the immediate and short-term medical outcomes of survivors from a major aircraft fire.
    • To highlight the critical importance of recognizing and managing smoke inhalation injuries in mass casualty incidents.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of medical presentations and interventions for survivors of the Manchester Airport fire.
    • Analysis of the progression of respiratory distress in patients exposed to aircraft fire smoke.

    Main Results:

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    • Most survivors sustained minor physical injuries, but 15 required hospitalization for smoke inhalation.
    • Two patients with smoke inhalation also suffered severe burns.
    • Respiratory function deteriorated rapidly in some patients within 12 hours post-incident, necessitating ventilation.

    Conclusions:

    • Smoke inhalation from aircraft fires poses a significant, potentially delayed, threat to survivors.
    • Effective emergency response requires robust organization and regular drills for major accidents.
    • Vigilant monitoring and prompt medical intervention are crucial for managing smoke inhalation victims.