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Accidents - Propane, LP or butane gas tanks or fittings - 16-25 years old - Year 2009 - Face

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 16
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Date: 04/07/2009Age: 17 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Propane, LP or butane gas tanks or fittings, Gas or LP grills or stoves
PT PLACED CANISTER OF BUTANE ON LIT STOVE TO SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN & IT EXPLODED. FD NS. DX: FIRST DEG FACIAL BURN.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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