Which of the following patients are at high risk for severe laryngeal edema after an endotracheal tube extubation?
I.pediatric burn victim
II.patient with epiglottitis
III.smoke inhalation patient
IV.pulmonary fibrosis patient

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Pediatric burn victims, patients with epiglottitis, and smoke inhalation patients are all at high risk for severe laryngeal edema after endotracheal tube extubation. Pulmonary fibrosis patients may have weakened lung tissue, but it does not necessarily increase their risk for severe laryngeal edema.

Which of the Following Patients Are at High Risk for Severe