Teaching the recognition of odors. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Odor recognition is a valuable skill for the emergency services provider, particularly when dealing with the poisoned patient. A simple "ten-tube sniffing bar" emphasizing sensory recognition of common toxins in association with representative case histories in an effective emergency services teaching tool. The odor, toxin, case history, and appropriate references are described for each component of the sniffing bar.

publication date

  • December 1, 1982

Research

keywords

  • Odorants
  • Poisoning
  • Smell
  • Teaching

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0020445585

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/s0196-0644(82)80267-9

PubMed ID

  • 7149364

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 11

issue

  • 12