Question
A 50-year-old firefighter emerges from a burning house with third-degree burns over 70% of his body. The patient expires 24 hours later. Which of the following was the most likely cause of death?
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Congestive heart failure
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| B. |
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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| C. |
Hypovolemic shock
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| D. |
Pulmonary saddle embolism
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Correct answer : c Hypovolemic shock
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Hypovolemic shock may be caused by hemorrhage, fluid loss from severe burns,diarrhea, excessive urine formation, perspiration, or trauma.
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In the case of burns or trauma, direct damage to the microcirculation increases vascular permeability.
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Persons with third-degree burns weep large amounts of plasma.
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The other choices are unlikely causes of death in an acute burn victim.
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