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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 0-5 years old - Year 2004 - Lower Trunk

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 91
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Date: 11/12/2004Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Bathtubs or showers
PATIENT WAS TAKING A BATH & GLASS CANDLE FELL IN BATHTUB AND CUT PATIENT. DX-LACERATION LEFT HIP.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/25/2004Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
PT. WAS IN THE BATHROOM, FELL AND CUT HIS BUTTOCK ON A CANDLE- STICK DX: LAC. BUTTOCK
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/22/2004Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
PATIENT TIPPED OVER CANDLE CAUSING SHIRT TO CATCH FIRE AT HOME, MOM PAT TED FIRE OUT; 2ND DEGREE 10% FLANK BURN , 2ND DEGREE ELBOW, HIP BURN
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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