Indications for tracheotomy in patients with respiratory burns have been unclear. Much of the literature is inconclusive or misleading. A thorough understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of inhalation injury is necessary to understand the role of tracheotomy. A critical review reveals relatively clearcut indications for the use of tracheotomy in inhalation injury, but many unanswered questions. Increased participation by otolaryngologists in burn management is recommended.
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