What characterizes the systemic vascular response in the early phase of major burn?
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Correct answer: Local vasoconstriction at the burn site with systemic vasodilation elsewhere
Burn injury initiates local vasoconstriction at the burn site while systemic mediators cause vasodilation in non-burned tissues, contributing to distributive shock.
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