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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 19
See also: Other age groups, Other products, Other body parts.
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records
Date: 01/10/2003 | Age: 6 years | Sex: Female | Race: White |
Location: Home | Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend |
Body part: 25 - 50% Body | Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal |
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Nightwear |
STOOD NEXT TO SPACE HEATER TO GET GLASS OF WATER AND GOWN CAUGHT ON FIR E, UNCLE USE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FLAMES;FIRE, NO FD PRESENT |
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility) |
Date: 02/13/2002 | Age: 14 years | Sex: Male | Race: Other |
Location: Home | Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attended |
Body part: 25 - 50% Body | Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal |
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Pillows |
PT WAS ASLEEP WHEN DOG WAS PLAYING WITH A PILLOW TOO CLOSE TO THE HEATE R - CAUGHT FIRE. D: 2ND DEGREE BURN TO APPROX 25% OF BODY AREA |
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility) |
Date: 01/02/2001 | Age: 7 years | Sex: Female | Race: Not stated in ER record |
Location: Home | Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend |
Body part: 25 - 50% Body | Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal |
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Nightwear |
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility) |
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