Positive signs on physical examination are not always indications for endotracheal tube intubation in patients with facial burn

Positive signs on physical examination are not always indications for endotracheal tube intubation in patients with facial burn

Abstract Background After clinical evaluation in the emergency department (ED), facial burn patients are usually intubated to protect their airways. However, the possibility of unnecessary intubation or delayed intubation after admission exists. Objective criteria for the evaluation of inhalation in...

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Main Authors: Ruo-Yi Huang, Szu-Jen Chen, Yen-Chang Hsiao, Ling-Wei Kuo, Chien-Hung Liao, Chi-Hsun Hsieh, Francesco Bajani, Chih-Yuan Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Endotracheal tube
Facial burn
TBSA
Short of breath
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-022-00594-9

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