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Accidents - Paint or varnish thinners - 16-25 years old - Year 2002 - Hand

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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Date: 11/30/2002Age: 19 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Paint or varnish thinners, Cigarettes, cigars, pipes or tobacco
PT GRABBED PAINT BRUSH THAT HAD PAINT THINNER ON IT, BRUSH BECAME ENGUL FED FROM CIGARETTE, GRABBED BRUSH WITH HAND, SUSTAINED BURN,NO F.D.NOTE
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital

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