Airway burns in an infant following aspiration of microwave-heated tea.
Airway obstruction developed in an infant who sustained thermal burns to the oropharynx and trachea after he aspirated microwave-heated tea. Bronchoscopic examination revealed upper and lower airway hyperemia, edema and blister formation. Physicians should be aware of this potential hazard of microwave-heated fluid. Early assessment and stabilization of the airway is important following scald injuries to the face and oropharynx.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology*; D004326:Drinking; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves; D009960:Oropharynx / Q000293:injuries; D013662:Tea; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries
D013662:Tea