// PARAMEDIC Question · Trauma
A patient with burns over 60% of the body is in a house fire. The most likely cause of early death is:
A. Infection
B. Hypovolemia
C. Airway edema and inhalation injuryCorrect
D. Electrolyte imbalance
// Rationale
Inhalation injury and airway edema can cause early death in burn patients; airway management is critical.