Full-thickness circumferential burns to the chest:
A) require the paramedic to incise the burn to decompress it.
B) may cause significant restriction of respiratory excursion.
C) are generally not significant unless the skin is unyielding.
D) necessitate immediate intubation and ventilatory support.
Answer: B) may cause significant restriction of respiratory excursion.
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