Burn Center Treatment of Patients With Severe Anhydrous Ammonia Injury: Case Reports and Literature Review

Abstract

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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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA627911

Entities

People

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

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airway Management
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Eye Injuries
  • Health Services
  • Hydroxides
  • Laryngeal Diseases
  • Lung Diseases
  • Oxygenation
  • Respiration Disorders
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Wounds And Injuries
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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