In burn patients undergoing anesthesia, what is a primary airway management consideration?

• A. Anticipate airway edema and possible difficult airway; plan awake or advanced airway techniques and post-extubation airway assessment.
• B. Extubation early with routine airway assessment.
• C. Avoid awake airway techniques to minimize patient discomfort.
• D. Postpone airway planning until after skin grafts.

Answer: (A)