A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with extensive burns sustained during a chemical spill at work. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management step for this patient?
Perform debridement of necrotic tissue
Administer intravenous fluids
Irrigate the affected area with copious amounts of water
Provide pain management
The correct answer is to irrigate the affected area with copious amounts of water. This is crucial to dilute and remove the chemical agent from the skin, which reduces further tissue damage. Administering intravenous fluids and pain management are also important but not first steps. Debridement is done after initial stabilization.
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