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A Blast and Burn Hand Injury Caused by an Exploding Vaping Device in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.

Murtaza KadhumAbdulrahman El-HillyJennifer O'Neill
Published in: Plastic and aesthetic nursing (2024)
In this report, we present an injury to the hand caused by an exploding vaping device. This report summarizes the burn, blast and chemical injury, and discusses best practice for treatment. This case provides a warning to healthcare professionals and the public about the potential for and the seriousness of this injury. We hope to emphasize the rising incidence of vaping among children, the injuries that may occur, and the methods for treatment.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • young adults
  • risk factors
  • mental health
  • emergency department
  • combination therapy
  • quality improvement
  • risk assessment
  • climate change
  • drug induced