How should you manage a passenger with smoke inhalation?

• A. Move them to the back to clear the aisle
• B. Tell them to drink water and rest
• C. Provide oxygen if available, keep them calm, and arrange medical care after landing
• D. Ignore and monitor

Answer: (C)

When a passenger has inhaled smoke, the priority is to improve their oxygenation and keep them stable while arranging proper medical care after landing. Providing oxygen if it’s available helps counteract hypoxia and airway irritation caused by smoke, offering immediate relief and support for breathing. Keeping the passenger calm reduces their oxygen demand and prevents further distress or agitation, which can worsen breathing. After landing, ensure medical professionals assess the passenger, because inhalation injuries can have delayed or evolving symptoms and require careful evaluation and treatment.

Moving the person to the back to clear the aisle can create unnecessary disruption and may hinder access to care. Telling them to drink water and rest doesn’t address the need for supplemental oxygen or medical assessment, and ignoring the situation isn’t appropriate when respiratory compromise could be present.