16S rRNA sequencing after Burn Inhalation Injury and Intubation with Dexamethasone-eluting Endotracheal Tubes

Inhalation injuries, caused by exposure to extreme heat and chemical irritants, lead to complications with speaking, swallowing, and breathing. This study investigates the effects of thermal injury and endotracheal tube (ETT) placement on the airway microbiome and inflammatory response. The airway microbiome was analyzed via 16S rRNA sequencing.