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From: An international RAND/UCLA expert panel to determine the optimal diagnosis and management of burn inhalation injury

Fig. 3

Appropriateness of investigations in the diagnosis and management of burn inhalation injury. For each statement, median scores were calculated. Statements with a median score of ≤ 3 being classed inappropriate (red background), > 3 and < 7 uncertain (amber background) and ≥ 7 appropriate (green background). Burn inhalation injury severity was defined according to Abbreviated Injury Score criteria as mild (grade 1), moderate (grade 2) and severe (grades 3–4). Disagreement was present for one statement (DI ≥ 1). BII, burn inhalation injury. Panellists n = 15. *Fiberoptic bronchoscopy, if intubated. ‡Denotes disagreement (DI ≥ 1)

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