Question

The life-threatening event with major burn is:

• A. Inflammatory changes of skin
• B. Burn around the face and neck
• C. Burn of Genitals
• D. Cell mediated immunity is significantly reduced

Hint:

Always secure the airway first in facial or neck burns — swelling can close the airway fast.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Among burn injuries, burns involving the face and neck are especially dangerous.
This is because they can lead to airway compromise due to swelling, edema, and inhalation injury.
Airway obstruction can develop rapidly and is the most immediate life-threatening event after major facial burns.
While inflammation, genital burns, or immune suppression are important concerns, they are not as immediately life-threatening as an obstructed airway.
Therefore, burns around the face and neck pose the highest immediate risk to life.