Decker W J, Garcia-Cantu A
Vet Hum Toxicol. 1986 Oct;28(5):431-3.
As a wider variety of synthetic materials is used in buildings, the potential for poisoning from inhalation of products of combustion is increasing greatly. Research during the past few years has shown that the burning of plastics (insulation, furniture, carpeting, electric wiring covering, decorative items) results in the formation of large amounts of highly toxic chemicals. Clinicians treating victims of fires should be aware of the toxicological ramifications of combustion, including delayed pathophysiological sequellae. A case report and a review of some current hypotheses of fire-induced toxicity illustrate the current state of knowledge, as well as some uncertainties and controversies in fire toxicology.
随着建筑中使用的合成材料种类越来越多，因吸入燃烧产物而中毒的可能性正大幅增加。过去几年的研究表明，塑料（绝缘材料、家具、地毯、电线外皮、装饰品）燃烧会产生大量剧毒化学物质。治疗火灾受害者的临床医生应了解燃烧的毒理学后果，包括延迟出现的病理生理后遗症。一份病例报告以及对当前一些火灾致毒假说的综述阐明了当前的知识状况，以及火灾毒理学中的一些不确定性和争议。
