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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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When does a burns patient need to be intubated -
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Deep facial burns with singed nasal hair Indications for intubation in burns patientso Persistent cough, stridor, or wheezingo Hoarsenesso Deep facial or circumferential neck bumso Nares with inflammation or singed hairo Carbonaceous sputum or burnt matter in the mouth or noseo Blistering or edema of the oropharynxo Depressed mental status, including evidence of drug or alcohol useo Respiratory distresso Hypoxia or hypercapniao Elevated carbon monoxide and/or cyanide levels.