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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Burn with smoke inhalation concern

Recommended: Bronchoscopy is gold standard; CT Neck / Chest for parenchymal involvement is the preferred imaging study for burn with smoke inhalation concern. Airway burns can rapidly progress.

Recommended study

Bronchoscopy is gold standard; CT Neck / Chest for parenchymal involvement

CT No contrast Preferred Chest Emergency Reviewed

Airway burns can rapidly progress. Low threshold for intubation.

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