While assessing a 78-year-old male patient who escaped an apartment fire with partial thickness burns to both arms,the EMT must be aware of which of the following?

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Medical conditions in elderly patients can be exacerbated by trauma such as burns. It's important for EMTs to consider underlying medical conditions that could be worsened by the injury.

While Assessing a 78-Year-Old Male Patient Who Escaped an Apartment