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Accidents - Lighter fluids - Year 2005 - Upper Arm

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 5
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Date: 05/30/2005Age: 13 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: Upper ArmDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Charcoal or wood-burning grills
PT WAS COOKING CHICKEN ON A GRILL DECIDED TO ADD LIGHTER FLUID TO HOT C OALS. FLASH FLAME BURN PT UPPER ARM. FIRE CO. DID NOT COME
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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