Thoracic Manifestations of inhalational injury caused by the Whakaari/White Island eruption

ConclusionPyroclastic flow effect caused a variety of lung abnormalities most likely due to toxic gas emissions. Upper airway burns were seen at bronchoscopy in only 5 patients. An ARDS response in the lungs of two patients improved within three months.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - February 26, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Colleen J Bergin, Sophia Wilton, Matthew HG Taylor, Michelle Locke Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research