You are called to the scene of a patient who was burned in an electrical mishap. Upon arrival you find the patient lying beside some wiring that he was working on. What should be your first consideration?
A. The wires may still be live.
B. The patient will have airway burns.
C. The patient should be flown to the closest burn center.
D. The patient will probably be in ventricular fibrillation.
Answer: A. The wires may still be live.
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