VS on arrival- HR 128, BP 94/53, RR 40, O2sat 92% on NRB, temp 96.1. Survey Results Airway Voice is hoarse, signed nasal hair Respiratory Symmetrical chest wall movement. Lung sounds with wheezes bilaterally A & P. Circulation S1, S2, no extra heart sounds. Pulses +2, CRF <3 Neuro PERRLA, GCS 14 Exposure The patient has burns to the anterior face and neck, anterior and posterior chest and abdomen, and left anterior arm. Neck Cervical collar in place. Trachea midline no subcutaneous edema. Abdomen Soft non-tender. Bowel sounds hypoactive Pelvis stable Posterior Multiple contusions, no deformities or injuries Extremities Obvious deformity left leg The patient is intubated on arrival to the Emergency Department. ETT placement is confirmed by capnography and CXR, 23@lip. Identify each potential issue the patient is at risk for in the next 12 hours. Potential Issue Risk to Patient Infection Hypovolemia Sepsis Acute Kidney Injury Pain Metabolic Acidosis contractures ARDS Arrhythmias Curling’s ulcer Hypothermia
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