Evaluation of 13 patients with respiratory tract burn who were treated in the National Institute of Burn during 1999
- Author:
Thao Xuan Mai
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
respiratory tract burn
- MeSH:
Respiratory System;
Burns
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
1998;344(1):16-18
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study involved 13 patients with respiratory tract burn (RTB) at National Institute of Burn during 1999. All patients were men, aged 15-65 years. The most common cause of RTB is fire burning. The time of exposure to burn-caused agents is long. Area under common and deep burn is large. Burn lesions occur on neck-face-head region and anterior trunk of body. The patients often suffer from face and neck edema and fired hair. Respiratory distress is a common manifestation. RTB has tended to progress seriously with high mortality. Tracheotomy is needed for intensive care. The patients should be monitored closely and given proper indications.
