J Emerg Med
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Inhalation of hydrogen cyanide from smoke in structural fires is common, but cardiovascular function in these patients is poorly documented. ⋯ Cardiac complications are common in cyanide poisoning in fire survivors.
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To determine whether receipt of smoking cessation counseling affects satisfaction scores in adult emergency department (ED) smokers. ⋯ ED patients who report having received a tobacco control intervention are more likely to be satisfied with their care. There is a dose-response relationship between the number of patient-reported tobacco interventions received and the global satisfaction score. Of all providers, only physicians' performance of tobacco control was associated with improved satisfaction scores. Routine screening, intervention, and referral of ED patients for smoking will not harm, and may improve, satisfaction scores. The mechanism underlying this effect is unknown.