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Accidents - Lighter fluids - 6-15 years old - Year 2007

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 120
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Accidents - Body Parts:
Face:70Lower Leg:34
Upper Leg:15

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 06/08/2007Age: 9 yearsSex: MaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper LegDiagnosis: Burns, Chemical
Product: Lighter fluids, Bicycles or accessories
BURN TO R THIGH RIDING BICYCLE PLAYING W/LIGHTER FLUID DX; 2ND DEGREE BURN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/20/2007Age: 15 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
BURNS TO FACE AND HAND WHEN LIT A PILE OF WOOD WITH LIGHTER FLUID.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/19/2007Age: 14 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Day wear
PT WAS BURNED WHEN LIGHTER FLUID CAUGHT PANTS ON FIRE. FD NS. DX: 2ND DEG BURN L LEG 1%.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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