A influência da queimadura de tórax nas funções pulmonares – uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Search the literature for the influence of chest burns on the respiratory system, in order to know the possible repercussions on lung function. This study was based on a literature search using the MEDLINE, PubMed, LILACS and SciELO databases, characterized as a descriptive literature review, using original articles published from January 2015 to May 2021. The search in the databases took place from April to May 2021, following 6 steps: elaboration of the guiding question, search or sampling in the literature, data collection, critical analysis of the included studies, discussion of the results and presentation of the review. Fifty-eight articles were found related to the proposed topic and within the inclusion criteria, among these only 11 articles addressed the pulmonary complications resulting from burns and the need for ventilatory support. In the studies analyzed, the main complications found were pneumonia and respiratory failure, all patients who had some type of pulmonary complication required ventilatory support. In addition, it could be observed that the use of occlusive dressings on the chest directly influenced lung functions, decreasing the strength of the respiratory muscles, changing respiratory pressures, volumes and capacities.