Your patient is brought in by EMS after being pulled from a house fire. She is complaining of difficulty breathing, has burnt nasal hairs, soot in the oral pharynx, and stridor. The physician asks for a treatment suggestion regarding her respiratory needs. What would you suggest?
A) Racemic epinephrine
B) Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
C) Nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min
D) Intubations and mechanical ventilation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inhalation injury can complicate 20% of burn patients; these patients often present with facial burns. Patient presenting with facial burns, burnt nasal hairs, soot in the oral and nasal pharynx, and any signs of upper airway burns should be immediately intubated since the probability of serious airway obstruction developing over time is nearly 100%.

Your Patient Is Brought in by EMS After Being Pulled