Question

A 35-year-old is rescued from a burning building with significant inhalation injury. He has facial burns, singed nasal hair, and black sputum. He is tachypneic with stridor. What is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Immediate intubation to secure airway

Answer

IV fluids and analgesia

Answer

High-flow oxygen via face mask

Answer

Nebulized bronchodilators

Answer

Escharotomy of the chest

Practice question

A 35-year-old is rescued from a burning building with significant inhalation injury. He has facial burns, singed nasal hair, and black sputum. He is tachypneic with stridor. What is the immediate priority?