Breathing in the harmful gases, vapors, and particulate matter contained in smoke.
What is redness, minor inflammation, swelling or
pain?
antiseptic and antimicrobial drug with bactericidal activity;at high concentrations the use of this drug causes the cytoplasmic contents of the bacterial cell precipitate and result in cell death
What is chlorhexidine?
This should always be used away from the home, tablecloths or any plants and tree branches, and checked for any leaks before each use
topical (for the skin) is used to treat or prevent serious infection on areas of skin with second- or third-degree burns.
What is silver sulfadiazine topical?
whenever smoke is inhaled for more than a few minutes or whenever the inhaled smoke and fumes are known to contain toxic substances
The primary focus of treatment
Depending on the cause, this type of burn can exhibit symptoms that appear as a:
waxy and white color, char, dark brown color, raised and leathery texture, or have blisters that do not develop
In burn severely burned victims, this drug category should be avoided, as they impair wound healing and increase the risk of acute kidney injury and bleeding.
What are Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)
What is insertion of an endotracheal tube
This is the drug of choice for narcotic analgesia because of its reliable and predictable effects, safety profile, and ease of reversibility with naloxone.
What is Morphine sulfate (Duramorph, Astramorph, MS Contin)