Publication details
Inhalation injury Inhalačná trauma
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| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Type | Peer-reviewed scientific article |
| Magazine / Source | Anesteziologie a Intenzivni Medicina |
| Citation | |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.36290/aim.2025.055 |
| Keywords | airway injury; bronchoscopy; carbon monoxide; cyanide; inhalation injury; intensive care unit |
| Description | Inhalation injury is a common and potentially life-threatening complication in burn patients, significantly increasing the mortality of these patients. It is a result of smoke inhalation, toxic combustion products, hot gases or chemicals. It can af fect multiple anatomical levels of the respiratory tract, while toxic substances may also cause systemic effects. Diagnosis is challen ging due to nonspecific symptoms and a lack of diagnostic criteria, with bronchoscopy remaining the gold standard. This article reviews current knowledge on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies, and treatment options for inhalation injury in both adult and pediatric patients. |