Abstract
Inhalation injury (INI) is one of the common complications of burns and a major factor contributing to increased mortality and reduced quality of life of patients after burn injury. In 2018, the first expert consensus on INI was released in China to provide guidance for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of INI, however, there were still many unclear issues. With the growing demand for medical services and the emergence of high-quality clinical research in related disciplines, this consensus incorporated new clinical evidence to supplement and update certain decisions and issues in the management of INI, aiming to further standardize the management of INI and provide support for its clinical decision-making.