Inhalation trauma due to overheating in a microwave oven.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The microwave oven is a kitchen appliance that has become increasingly popular in recent years. In some instances the temperature in the microwave oven can become exceedingly high. A case is discussed of a patient with respiratory distress after inhalation of gas from an overheated microwave oven.
Medical subject headings
- Household Articles
- Lung
- Microwaves
- Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Smoke Inhalation Injury