Inhalation Injury

Michael J. Erickson, Perenlei Enkhbaatar, Jong O. Lee

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Abstract

Inhalation injury is a critical component of thermal injury that can significantly increase mortality in burn survivors. This poses significant challenges to managing these patients and profoundly impacts patient outcomes. This comprehensive literature review delves into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification, management, and outcomes of inhalation injury with burns.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)93-96
Number of pages4
JournalSeminars in Plastic Surgery
Volume38
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 13 2024

Keywords

  • airway injury
  • aspiration
  • bronchoscopy
  • carbon monoxide
  • inhalation injury
  • pneumonia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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