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BURNS AND CRITICAL CARE
Case #1 -
A 53 year old with burns of her face, neck and extremities

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
4.) How would you evaluate for inhalation injury?

Evaluation for inhalation injury:


  • Blood gases to detect hypoxemia

  • Ratio of PaO2 to FIO2 (normal is 400-500)

  • Physical examination

 
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