Injuries of the larynx Burn of the larynx The burn of the larynx is usually associated with burns to the closed areas and other parts of the body Causes: inspiration--hot air, fume, toxic gas steam etc by accident swallow--strong acid and alkali
Injuries of the larynx ◼ Burn of the larynx ◼ The burn of the larynx is usually associated with burns to the closed areas and other parts of the body. ◼ Causes:inspiration—hot air, fume, toxic gas, steam etc. by accident swallow —strong acid and alkali
Injuries of the larynx ■ Burn of the larynx Clinical manifestations 1. mild cases: injury limited to the glottic and supraglottic area -congestion and swelling of the mucosapain dysphagia and hoarseness
Injuries of the larynx ◼ Burn of the larynx ◼ Clinical manifestations: ◼ ⒈ mild cases: injury limited to the glottic and supraglottic area—congestion and swelling of the mucosa—pain, dysphagia and hoarseness
Injuries of the larynx Burn of the larynx Clinical manifestations 2. moderate cases: injury extends to the trachea -edema and erosion -dyspnea and cough
Injuries of the larynx ◼ Burn of the larynx ◼ Clinical manifestations: ◼ ⒉ moderate cases: injury extends to the trachea—edema and erosion—dyspnea and cough
Injuries of the larynx Burn of the larynx Clinical manifestations 3. severe cases: injury extends to the bronchi and pulmonary alveola-edema, erosion ulceration, necrosis of the mucosa-cough severe dyspnea and coma
Injuries of the larynx ◼ Burn of the larynx ◼ Clinical manifestations: ◼ ⒊ severe cases: injury extends to the bronchi and pulmonary alveola—edema, erosion, ulceration, necrosis of the mucosa—cough, severe dyspnea and coma
Injuries of the larynx Burn of the larynx treatment a mild cases: anti-infection corticosteroids maintenance of circulation and electrolytes a moderate cases: tracheotomy a severe cases: anti-shock
Injuries of the larynx ◼ Burn of the larynx ◼ treatment: ◼ mild cases:anti-infection, corticosteroids, maintenance of circulation and electrolytes. ◼ moderate cases:tracheotomy ◼ severe cases:anti- shock