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Article: Factors that predict the need for intubation in patients with smoke inhalation injury.
- Article from:
- Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2006
- Author:
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Abstract
Early identification of smoke inhalation patients who will require intubation is crucial. We conducted a retrospective chart review to identify predictors of respiratory distress in patients who present with smoke inhalation injury. Our study involved 41 patients who had been treated in the emergency room at a regional burn center. Eight of these patients required intubation. Intubation was positively correlated with physical examination findings of soot in the oral cavity (p
Introduction
The clinical spectrum of smoke inhalation injuries is varied. Many patients succumb to their injuries prior to hospitalization. Those who do reach the emergency ...