All are immediate causes of death in a case of burn, except ?
Suffocation
Embolism
Injury
Sepsis
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Sepsis Causes of death in burns Causes of death in burns 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, CO2, (4) cyanide intoxication, (5) fat embolism, (6) cerebral or pulmonary edema, and (7) accidental injuries during burn. Causes of delayed death : These are : (1) renal failure (acute tubular necrosis), (2) infections (sepsis, gangrene, tetanus) and (3) centrilobular necrosis of liver.