Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is a common cause of death in severe burns patients?
What is a common cause of death in severe burns patients?
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypothermia
- Multi-organ failure (correct)
- Hypotension
Which factor is NOT a risk factor for mortality in burn patients?
Which factor is NOT a risk factor for mortality in burn patients?
- Pre-existing medical condition
- Inhalation injury (correct)
- Higher percentage of burned surface area
- Older age
What is the primary cause of death in patients with severe burns?
What is the primary cause of death in patients with severe burns?
- Respiratory failure
- Severe dehydration
- Sepsis (correct)
- Hypovolemic shock
What is an important consideration in anesthesia for burn patients related to monitoring?
What is an important consideration in anesthesia for burn patients related to monitoring?
What is a potential complication associated with inhalational injuries below the larynx?
What is a potential complication associated with inhalational injuries below the larynx?
In inhalational injuries, bronchoscopy findings may include all of the following EXCEPT:
In inhalational injuries, bronchoscopy findings may include all of the following EXCEPT:
What should be used in bronchial lavage for inhalational injuries?
What should be used in bronchial lavage for inhalational injuries?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of lower airway thermal injury?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of lower airway thermal injury?
$\text{Carbon monoxide poisoning can present with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:}$
$\text{Carbon monoxide poisoning can present with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:}$