Management of extensive burn accompanying severe inhalation injury

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To review our clinical experiences in the treatment of extensive burn accompanied by severe inhalation injury. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted of 18 such cases admitted from 2000 to 2003 in light of the curative rate, mortality rate and measures for effective management. Result and Conclusions Fifteen patients (83.3%) were cured and 3 (16.7%) died. The curative rate of extensive burn accompanied by severe inhalation injury can be enhanced by combining various treatments, including early preventive tracheostomy, appropriate tracheobronchial lavage, humidification and application of ambroxol; protective lung ventilation, and administration of growth hormones should be done as early as possible.

CLC Number:

R644

QIU Xue-wen, WANG Jia-han, LI Zhi-qing. Management of extensive burn accompanying severe inhalation injury[J]. Journal of Southern Medical University, 2004, 24(05): 597-599.

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