Introduction to Thermal Injury: Burn Care and Management of the ...
Introduction to Thermal Injury: Burn Care and Management of the ...
Introduction to Thermal Injury: Burn Care and Management of the ...
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Inhalation <strong>Injury</strong><br />
• Measure Carboxyhemoglobin level<br />
• Consider diagnostic bronchoscopy<br />
• V/Q Scan – an accurate test but rarely done<br />
• Observe carefully—resembles clinical<br />
picture <strong>of</strong> chlorine <strong>and</strong> phosgene gas<br />
weapons<br />
• Deterioration <strong>of</strong>ten occurs over <strong>the</strong> course<br />
<strong>of</strong> 24-72 hours