A man was trapped in his burning house for approximately 15 minutes before firefighters rescued him. He reports burning in his throat and a severe headache. He has a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 120 beats/min, and labored respirations of 28 breaths/min. In addition to providing supplemental oxygen, treatment should include:
A: amyl nitrite inhaled in 20-second increments.
B: IV administration of 1 mL/kg of ethyl alcohol.
C: rapid transport to a local hyperbaric facility.
D: a slow infusion of sodium nitroprusside.
Answer: A: amyl nitrite inhaled in 20-second increments.
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