Clinical Challenges in Burn Surgery: Inhalation Injury

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Dec 1, 2025 · 22m · transcript

Does soot in the airway always mean an immediate intubation? Join our Burn Team as they debunk common myths surrounding inhalation injury and distinguish true airway threats from superficial flash burns. We break down critical management strategies, from the 'HAM' protocol to ventilator management, and explain why these patients require massive fluid resuscitation. Tune in to master these high-stakes clinical decisions and ensure you are ready for your next burn patient.

Hosts:

- Kathleen Romanowski – University of California Davis Hospital, Shriners Hospital Sacramento

- Laura Johnson –…