Accidents - Nonelectric blankets - 0-5 years old - Years 1997-2010 - 25 - 50% Body

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
See also: Other age groups, Other products, Other body parts.

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 07/21/2002	Age: 3 months	Sex: Male	Race: Not stated in ER record
Location: Other public property		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: 25 - 50% Body		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Nonelectric blankets, Charcoal or wood-burning grills
CHARCOAL FROM GRILL CAUGHT HIS BLANKET ON FIRE ON THE GROUND BURNING 40 % OF HIS BODY BEFORE SOMEONE PUT IT OUT;MED FLIGHT;TRANS TO SHRINERS/
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital

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