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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 16-25 years old - Year 2008 - Neck

 

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Date: 08/25/2008Age: 21 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Sheets or pillowcases
PT BURNED ON SIDE OF NECK, TRUNK, FACE S/P CANDLE LIT PILLOWCASE ON FIR E WHILE SLEEPING. TRIED TO PUT IT OUT & RESIDUE BURNED PT. ?FDA.D:BURN.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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