A: 419206.5; The mechanism of injury implies inhalation burn from breathing the superheated air along with the smoke. Inflammation of the airways, friability with obstruction of the bronchi requiring clearance is evidence of severe inhalation injury; ABG demonstrates hypoxemia as well
Q: A burn patient arrives in the ED after being involved in a house fire where she was removed from the bedroom engulfed in smoke and unresponsive. The initial evaluation included intubation, a carbon monoxide level and ABG showing pO2 60 mmHg. In addition, a bronchoscopy was done to assess the airways. The results were positive carbonaceous deposits requiring lavage to clear the airway and erythema with friable membranes.
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