Accidents - Lighter fluids - 26-50 years old - Year 2009 - Lower Trunk

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 07/04/2009	Age: 50 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower Trunk		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Charcoal or wood-burning grills
PT IS A DIABETIC AND SUSTAINED A THERMAL BURN TO LOWER ABDOMEN TRYING T O LIGHT A BAR B QUE GRILL WITH LIGHTER FLUID NS IF FD ON SCENE
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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