Burn center treatment of patients with severe anhydrous ammonia injury: case reports and literature review.

نویسندگان

  • Christopher E White
  • Myung S Park
  • Evan M Renz
  • Seung H Kim
  • Amber E Ritenour
  • Steven E Wolf
  • Leopoldo C Cancio
چکیده

Anhydrous ammonia, a widespread industrial chemical, can cause severe inhalation and ophthalmic injuries, as well as cutaneous burns. We present five patients with ammonia injury treated at our burn center after an explosion in a warehouse. The challenges inherent in managing the pulmonary complications of this injury are emphasized.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association

دوره 28 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007