What is the next best step for a patient exposed to a closed-space fire with soot in the nostrils, burned face hair, and wheezing?
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Correct answer: Give high-flow oxygen now and watch for inhalation injury
The presence of closed-space exposure necessitates high-flow oxygen and monitoring for delayed airway compromise.
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