Accidents - Lighter fluids - 16-25 years old - Year 2010 - Lower Arm

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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Date: 05/13/2010	Age: 22 years	Sex: Male	Race: Other
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower Arm		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Charcoal or wood-burning grills
22 YOM WAS USING LIGHTER FLUID TO LIGHT CHARCOAL GRILL & IT FLAMED UP. FD NS. DX: L ARM BURN 4% TBSA.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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