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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 0-5 years old - Years 1997-2010 - 25 - 50% Body

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 150
See also: Other age groups, Other products, Other body parts.
Accidents - Years:
Year 1997:12
Year 1998:6
Year 2005:59
Year 2008:71

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 05/19/2008Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
RUNNING THROUGH HOUSE WHILE AUNT WAS USING HOT WAX AND PULLED IT DOWN O N HIMSELF. DX THERMAL BURNS#
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital


Date: 11/29/2005Age: 5 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attended
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
PLAYING WITH CANDLE & SET SHIRT ON FIRE @ HOME; FIRE DEPT ON SCENE DX 2ND DEGREE BURN R ABD + R CHEST 1ST DEGREE BURN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/15/1998Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital


Date: 12/24/1997Age: 5 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 01/05/1997Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Scald
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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