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Accidents - Draperies, curtains or shower curtains - 26-50 years old - Year 2005 - Hand

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 31
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Date: 07/28/2005Age: 30 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Draperies, curtains or shower curtains, Lighters
CURTAINS CAUGHT ON FIRE IN BEDROOM, BURNED BILAT HANDS & ARM PUTTING IT OUT, CHILD PLAYING W/LIGHTER DX: 1ST DEGREE BURN BILAT HANDS/FA
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/16/2005Age: 43 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Draperies, curtains or shower curtains, Lighting equipment
CURTAIN CAUGHT FIRE FROM NEARBY LIGHT. FD NS. DX: BURNS BILAT HANDS.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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