This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Which of the following is the commonest cause of death in a burn patient : 
Select and explain. 
A. Bacteremia., B. Oligemic shock., C. Bacteremic shock., D. None.
B: Oligemic shock.
Answer: B: Oligemic shock. 
Explanation: Oligemic shock is the most important sequelae of severe burns and is the commonest cause of death in burn patient.
Bacteremia and bacteremic shock are the second commonest cause of death in burn. This usually occurs between the second and third week.