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Carbon monoxide displaces oxygen on hemoglobin molecules, forming carboxyhemoglobin complexes and leading to tissue hypoxia.
 
Carbon monoxide displaces oxygen on hemoglobin molecules, forming carboxyhemoglobin complexes and leading to tissue hypoxia.
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Smoke inhalation patients may also have significant cutaneous burns as well, and they should be treated aggressively with i/v fluids, wound care and nutritional support.
 
Smoke inhalation patients may also have significant cutaneous burns as well, and they should be treated aggressively with i/v fluids, wound care and nutritional support.
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Irritation from smoke and hot particles can promote the development of ARDS and decrease mucociliary function, thus predisposing the victim to developing bronchopneumonia.
 
Irritation from smoke and hot particles can promote the development of ARDS and decrease mucociliary function, thus predisposing the victim to developing bronchopneumonia.
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A four-year-old, castrated male Schnauzer is presented after it had been rescued from a house fire. On presentation the dog has a RR of 45 bpm, with an increased inspiratory effort and moderate distress.


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