A burn patient is intubated for inhalation injury. Three months later, the patient requires elective surgery. Which anesthetic consideration is most critical?
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A
Avoid ketamine due to bronchospasm risk
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B
Avoid succinylcholine due to upregulated acetylcholine receptors
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C
Use higher opioid doses due to down-regulated mu receptors
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D
Avoid propofol due to burn-related lipid abnormalities