Fire! FIRE!! Words we thought we would never hear. Terrifying screams drowned out by the fire alarms. Thick black smoke filled the ward, flames flowing up the wall and across the ceiling, and windows shattered with the heat... Written by Karen Stirling
What are the potential indications for intubation, what signs & symptoms are of relevance to airway management in burns, and what special considerations may you need to make in airway management?
Your team set up for intubation. You continue with your assessment. What considerations for breathing are immediately relevant?