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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 0-5 years old - Year 2006 - Upper Trunk

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 158
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Date: 10/29/2006Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Other
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
ASTHMA/RESPIRATORY DISTRESS - 4 YO MALE PRESENTS W/WORSENING ASTHMA - P OWER OUT AT HOME & FAMILY LIT CANDLES THAT PROVOKED ATTACK
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/22/2006Age: 3 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
3 YOM FELL INTO CANDLE HOLDER. LACERATION BACK
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/25/2006Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
PT HAS A BURN TO LEFT SIDE OF RIB CAGE; CANDLE WARMER FELL ON PT. D: 2ND DEGREE BURN (ACCIDENTAL)
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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