Ammonia Burns of the Face and Respiratory Tract

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Abstract
Four patients suffered ammonia burns from sudden decompression of ammonia containers on the farm and in the refrigeration industry. Although damage to the respiratory tract was the most serious and life-threatening consequence, no permanent disability resulted in this area. In all instances of severe facial burns, tracheostomy should be performed immediately. Eye injuries, while not life-threatening, are the most serious source of permanent morbidity; permanent blindness resulted in one instance in this group. The speed of irrigation of the eyes after such burns greatly influences the permanent damage resulting from such injury.

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