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Smoke Inhalation Injury

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: BURNS, INHALATION is also available; DF: SMOKE INHAL INJ
Previously Indexed: Burns, Inhalation (1966-1988)

Smoke Inhalation Injury Medical Definitions and Terms

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