What is the most immediate threat to life in children with thermal injuries?
a. Shock
b. Anemia
c. Local infection
d. Systemic sepsis
ANS: A
The immediate threat to life in children with thermal injuries is airway compromise and profound shock. Anemia is not of immediate concern. During the healing phase, local infection or sepsis is the primary complication.
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