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A 72-year-old man arrives by ambulance with gurgling respirations, oxygen saturation 78%, and no response to painful stimulus after a house fire. Soot is present in the oropharynx. Which emergency severity index level is most appropriate?

ESI level 1 because he requires immediate life-saving airway intervention ESI level 2 because he is high risk but stable ESI level 3 because he will need multiple resources ESI level 4 because only one diagnostic test is likely needed

Correct Answer:

ESI level 1 because he requires immediate life-saving airway intervention

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