Pets and smoke inhalation: improving immediate and prehospital management

IF 1.1 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Australian Journal of Emergency Management Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI:10.47389/38.3.37

I. Porter, Valerie Ingham

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Abstract

Around the world, pets and companion animals coexist with people to help them live their lives through work, social support and companionship. Commentary by Kahler (2018) and the Invisible Fence Brand (2022) report that significant numbers of these animals are estimated globally each year to die from smoke inhalation during residential fires. International efforts have improved the prehospital management of pets suffering from smoke inhalation, however, this trend has not been experienced in Australia. To support improvements in the prehospital management of pets suffering smoke inhalation, a narrative review of existing research and publicly available reports was undertaken. This review considered aspects of the unknown number of pets suffering smoke inhalation due to residential fire, the potential for under-reporting and the potential value of improved veterinary integration at the small-scale incident level. Several conclusions are drawn that can inform further research and contribute to existing practice by Australian fire service agencies in the prehospital treatment of pets suffering smoke inhalation.

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宠物和烟雾吸入：改善即时和院前管理

在世界各地，宠物和伴侣动物与人共存，通过工作、社会支持和陪伴帮助他们生活。Kahler（2018）和Invisible Fence Brand（2022）的评论报告称，据估计，全球每年都有大量此类动物死于住宅火灾期间的烟雾吸入。国际上的努力已经改善了吸入烟雾的宠物的院前管理，然而，澳大利亚还没有出现这种趋势。为了支持改善吸入烟雾的宠物的院前管理，对现有研究和公开报告进行了叙述性审查。这项审查考虑了由于住宅火灾而吸入烟雾的宠物数量未知、报告不足的可能性以及在小规模事件层面改善兽医整合的潜在价值等方面。得出的几个结论可以为进一步的研究提供信息，并有助于澳大利亚消防机构在院前治疗吸入烟雾的宠物方面的现有做法。

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Australian Journal of Emergency Management PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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期刊介绍： The Australian Journal of Emergency Management is an academic journal in emergency management covering all hazards and all emergencies with a primary focus on the Oceania region. The journal includes research and practice as well as issues from government policy to community engagement. The AJEM focuses on risk reduction, readiness, response, recovery and resilience particularly for Australasia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. Research presented in the AJEM is evidence-based and peer-reviewed. AJEM is an open access publication under a Creative Commons [CC BY-NC] license. This allows free and immediate access to scholarly articles and industry news and views. The AJEM does not charge author fees.