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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 6-15 years old - Year 2009 - Upper Trunk

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 6
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Date: 08/10/2009Age: 10 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Cigarette or pipe lighters
AT HOME TRYING TO LIGHT CANDLE W/ CIGARETTE LIGHTER WHEN T-SHIRT CAUGHT ON FIRE. MOM PUT OUT IN BATHTUB. DX: 2ND DEGREE BURN TO L CHEST/HAND
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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