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    • Pulmonology
    • Toxicology

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    • Smoke inhalation causes hypoxia, airway inflammation, and thermal/chemical injury.
    • Impaired oxygen transport and utilization are key pathophysiological mechanisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical importance of immediate oxygen therapy in smoke inhalation.
    • To outline general treatment strategies and prognosis based on clinical presentation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of pathophysiology and standard treatment protocols for smoke inhalation.
    • Emphasis on clinical assessment and response to initial stabilization.

    Main Results:

    • Immediate oxygen therapy is mandatory and should not be delayed by diagnostic tests.
    • Normal oxygen saturation can be misleading in cases of carbon monoxide intoxication.
    • Mild cases with good response to stabilization have a favorable prognosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Early and aggressive oxygen therapy is vital for managing smoke inhalation.
    • Clinical signs and response to treatment dictate the need for advanced or intensive care.