Does a Nebulized Heparin/N-acetylcysteine Protocol Improve Outcomes in Adult Smoke Inhalation?

Background: Smoke inhalation is a major source of morbidity and mortality. Heparin and N-acetylcysteine treatment has potential efficacy in inhalation injury. We investigated the impact of a heparin/N-acetylcysteine/albuterol nebulization protocol in adult patients with inhalation injury. Methods: A...

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Main Authors: Natalie S. Kashefi, MS, Jonathan I. Nathan, MD, MBA, Sharmila Dissanaike, MD, FACS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2014-06-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/06000/Article.6.aspx