Toxic Chemical Inhalational Injury

In general, the treatment of ARDS secondary to toxic industrial chemicals is similar to that for smoke inhalation injury. The care is supportive with a focus on:

- Airway management.
- Lung-protective ventilation strategies.
- Aggressive pulmonary toilet.
- Avoidance of volume overload or rapid fluid infusion that might worsen pulmonary edema secondary to capillary leak.