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Accidents - Cigarette or pipe lighters - 0-5 years old - Year 2002 - 25 - 50% Body

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 5
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Date: 01/13/2002Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Cigarette or pipe lighters, Clothing
PATIENT SET HIS CLOTHES ON FIRE WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER AT HOME; 2N D DEGREE BURNS TO CHEST, FACE AND HANDS, FIRE DEPT. NOT MENTIONED
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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