Denver Airliner Incident

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Burning/melting plastic and other composites give off toxic fumes that are
known to cause immediate as well as delayed health affects.  One of the
serious issues is the development of delayed onset pulmonary edema.   I read
an account of ³dripping plastic² in the airline incident in Denver that
occurred yesterday.  Whether a victim experiences overt trauma or not, they
may if the exposure was severe enough, develop delayed pulmonary edema that
can be life threatening.

I was taught that prolonged periodic observation and limited activity are
recommended.  Is anyone aware of whether that has happened in this incident?
Any exposed person would be at risk even without overt traumatic injury.  It
might not be a good idea to let those who appear healthy to get on another
flight right away.  Does anyone have experience with these issues?
 
Richard Besserman, M.D., M.S., CHS-V
Emergency Management
College of Technology and Innovation
(602) 957-0101
emermgt at besserman.com
Richard.Besserman at asu.edu

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