Smoke inhalation symptoms
Log Cabin Democrat
Symptoms of smoke inhalation from the Detco fire are shortness of breath, sore throat and
coughing up black soot, according to Beth Yandell, emergency room director at Conway Regional Medical Center.
If victims have those symptoms they most likely were exposed to the smoke for a long time.
Chemicals of the type at the Detco plant are dissipated by fire, so victims will have typical smoke-inhalation symptoms, not chemical reactions, Yandell said.
By 2 p.m., eight patients had walked into the emergency room; five were treated and released, according to hospital spokesman Lori Ross.
Shortly after the explosion, two patients were taken by helicopter, one to the burn unit at Children's Hospital and one to Baptist Medical Center. Several victims were taken directly to Little Rock from the scene.
