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I was on trauma call yesterday and last night. Just got home a while ago. We were busy and I did not hear of the incident. What are the details?

Norman

Norman McSwain MD
Trauma Director, Charity Hospital
Professor of Surgery, Tulane University
New Orleans LA
504 988 5111
norman.mcswain at tulane.edu <mailto:norman.mcswain at tulane.edu> 

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From: trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org on behalf of Richard Besserman, M.D., M.S., CHS-V
Sent: Sun 12/21/2008 11:56 AM
To: trauma-list at trauma.org
Subject: Denver Airliner Incident

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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