Your patient was trapped in a house fire for 20 minutes. When firefighters bring him to you, he is unresponsive with obvious burns on his left leg and left arm. You should first

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In a patient who has been trapped in a house fire, the first priority is to ensure that the airway is patent and protected, as inhalation injury and airway compromise are immediate life-threatening concerns. Burns, while serious, are addressed after securing the airway.

Your Patient Was Trapped in a House Fire for 20