Burns, Inhalation
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Burns of the respiratory tract caused by heat or inhaled chemicals. |
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resp tract burns from heat or chemicals; SMOKE INHALATION INJURY is also available |
Burns, Inhalation Categories.
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Smoke Inhalation Injury - Pulmonary injury following the breathing in of toxic smoke from burning materials such as plastics, synthetics, building materials, etc. This injury is the most frequent cause of death in burn patients. |
Burns, Inhalation Definitions and Terms
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