UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH THERMAL INHALATION INJURIES

Abstract. Thermal inhalation injuries (TII) remain one of the main problems in modern clinical combustiology, requiring special attention to the treatment of patients with combined thermal injuries. The article discusses current issues of diagnostics, prevention and treatment of TIT, including methods for preventing asphyxia, respiratory failure and other complications. The main attention is paid to the optimization of respiratory support, the use of bronchoscopy for airway sanitation and effective antibiotic therapy. The use of high-frequency ventilation and inhalations using nitric oxide, antioxidants and surfactant is discussed as promising treatment methods. Keywords: thermal inhalation injuries, respiratory failure, airway sanitation, high-frequency ventilation.