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Initial Burn Management and Airway Care · NCLEX Exam

When is early intubation recommended in the airway management of burn patients?

  1. Only minor, superficial burns are present
  2. Inhalation injury, facial or neck burns, or rapidly progressing airway edema
  3. The patient is alert and speaking without any difficulty
  4. All of the burns are located below the waist
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Correct answer: Inhalation injury, facial or neck burns, or rapidly progressing airway edema

Early intubation is indicated for facial/neck burns, signs of inhalation injury, or progressive airway swelling, before intubation becomes difficult or impossible.

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