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You respond to a home where you find a 52 year old male who has sustained multiple burns after pouring water on a grease fire on his gas grill. His face, chest, arms and hands are all affected. What are
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You respond to a home where you find a 52 year old male who has sustained multiple burns after pouring water on a grease fire on his gas grill. His face, chest, arms and hands are all affected. What are your concerns? How will you proceed?

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Answer: I would first assess his chest injuries to prevent cardiac arrest and wrap each burn with sterile gauze and give a settative to relax the patient.

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