Description:

From smoke inhalation to exposure to common household and industrial chemicals, lung injury from acute toxic exposures is an important component of a respirologist’s clinical practice. This session will address common exposures and review strategies for assessment and treatment.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand important medical history to obtain when source of a toxic exposure is unknown.

2. Distinguish common forms of toxic inhalations.

3. Discuss treatment strategies for acute toxic exposures.