Abstract
Patients with dermal and inhalation poisoning are uncommon in intensive care treatment. We describe the diagnostics and specific toxicological treatment of patients with hydrofluoric acid burns. For inhalation poisoning, we focus on smoke inhalation, especially the management of cyanide and carbon monoxide poisoning. Special attention is given to the use of hyperbaric oxygenation for the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Occupational
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Angiography
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Burn Units
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Burns, Chemical / diagnosis*
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Burns, Chemical / therapy*
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / diagnosis*
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / therapy*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Extremities / blood supply
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Fluoride Poisoning / diagnosis*
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Fluoride Poisoning / therapy*
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Humans
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Hydrofluoric Acid / poisoning*
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Hyperbaric Oxygenation
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Intensive Care Units*
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Patient Transfer
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Smoke Inhalation Injury / diagnosis*
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Smoke Inhalation Injury / therapy*
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Vasoconstriction / drug effects