Burns resulting from spontaneous combustion of electronic cigarettes: a case series

BACKGROUNDElectronic cigarette (e-cigarette) sales have grown rapidly in recent years, coinciding with a public perception that they are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. However, there have been numerous media reports of fires associated with e-cigarette spontaneous combustion.CASE PRE...

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Published in:Burns & trauma 2016, Vol.4, p.35-35
Main Authors: Sheckter, Clifford, Chattopadhyay, Arhana, Paro, John, Karanas, Yvonne
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:BACKGROUNDElectronic cigarette (e-cigarette) sales have grown rapidly in recent years, coinciding with a public perception that they are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. However, there have been numerous media reports of fires associated with e-cigarette spontaneous combustion.CASE PRESENTATIONThree severe burns caused by spontaneous combustion of e-cigarettes within a 6-month period were treated at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Burn Unit. Patients sustained partial and full-thickness burns. Two required hospitalization and surgical treatment.CONCLUSIONSE-cigarettes are dangerous devices and have the potential to cause significant burns. Consumers and the general public should be made aware of these life-threatening devices.
ISSN:2321-3868