An elderly male was removed from his burning house by firefighters. He has extensive full-thickness burns; is semiconscious; and has shallow, stridorous respirations. The firefighters have already stopped the burning process. After ensuring an open airway, you should:
A. insert a multilumen airway device to protect the patient's airway.
B. assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device and 100% oxygen.
C. apply 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask and keep him warm.
D. estimate the severity of his burns and begin IV fluid replacement.
Answer: B. assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device and 100% oxygen.
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