All are immediate causes of death in a case of burn,except –
Correct Answer: Sepsis
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Sepsis Causes of death in burnso Causes of death in bums may be divided into :Causes of immediate death : These are (1) neurogenic shock (primary shock), (2) hypovolaemic shock (secondary shock), (3) suffocation, due to inhaled CO, C02, (4) cyanide intoxication, (5) fat embolism,(6) cerebral or pulmonary edema, and (7) accidental injuries during bum.Causes of delayed death : These are: (1) renal failure (acute tubular necrosis), (2) infections (sepsis, gangrene, tetanus) and (3) centrilobular necrosis of liver.
Category:
Forensic Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now