clinical features of systemic toxicity
Last reviewed 01/2018
There is a characteristic pattern of features of inhalation injury resulting in systemic intoxication. If the patient does not die immediately, typically there is a decreasing level of consciousness progressing to stupor. With adequate support, there may be improvement with time and the following are typical symptoms:
- confusion
- poor mental abilities
- drowsiness
- visual disturbance
- headache
However, certain symptoms or signs are associated with given agents, for example tetany with hydrofluoric acid.