Injuries From an Exploding E-Cigarette: A Case Report
Authors: Daniel E. Cason, Desiree E. Morgan, Jason A. Pietryga
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2016)

Letters1 November 2016Injuries From an Exploding E-Cigarette: A Case ReportDaniel E. Cason, MD, Desiree E. Morgan, MD, and Jason A. Pietryga, MDDaniel E. Cason, MDFrom UAB Department of Radiology, Birmingham, Alabama., Desiree E. Morgan, MDFrom UAB Department of Radiology, Birmingham, Alabama., and Jason A. Pietryga, MDFrom UAB Department of Radiology, Birmingham, Alabama.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/L16-0023 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Background: E-cigarettes simulate tobacco smoking and are a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes.Purpose: To report what we believe to be the first case in the medical literature of an e-cigarette explosion involving injury to the user.Case Report: A 23-year-old man was transferred to our hospital for management of injuries sustained when an e-cigarette exploded in his mouth, resulting in injuries and burns to his face, left hand, and chest. Before being transferred, he was stabilized and intubated for airway protection because of the possibility of inhalation injury. Computed tomography revealed comminuted fractures of his hard palate and nasal ...References1. U.S. Fire Administration. Electronic Cigarette Fires and Explosions. Emmitsburg, MD: U.S. Fire Administration; 2014. Accessed at www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/electronic_cigarettes.pdf on 20 August 2015. Google Scholar2. Wang Q, Ping P, Zhao X, Chu G, Sun J, Chen C. Thermal runaway caused fire and explosion of lithium ion battery. J Power Sources. 2012;208:210-24. CrossrefGoogle Scholar3. Hajek P, Etter JF, Benowitz N, Eissenberg T, McRobbie H. Electronic cigarettes: review of use, content, safety, effects on smokers and potential for harm and benefit. Addiction. 2014;109:1801-10. [PMID: 25078252] doi:10.1111/add.12659 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. Fairchild AL, Bayer R, Colgrove J. The renormalization of smoking? E-cigarettes and the tobacco "endgame". N Engl J Med. 2014;370:293-5. [PMID: 24350902] doi:10.1056/NEJMp1313940 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. Statistic Brain Research Institute. Electronic Cigarette Statistics. Ladera Ranch, CA: Statistic Brain Research Institute; 2015. Accessed at http://statisticbrain.com/electronic-cigarette-statistics on 25 August 2015. Google Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From UAB Department of Radiology, Birmingham, Alabama.Disclosures: Authors have disclosed no conflicts of interest. Forms can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=L16-0023. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byWhat should every dental health professional know about electronic cigarettes?E-Cigarette Burns and Explosions: What are the Patterns of Oromaxillofacial Injury?Injuries associated with electronic nicotine delivery systems: A systematic reviewE-cigarette "Vape" Device Explosion Causing C Spine FractureA Systematic Literature Review of E-Cigarette-Related Illness and Injury: Not Just for the RespirologistThe oral health impact of electronic cigarette use: a systematic reviewElectronic Cigarette Burns: A Case Report and Review of Current LiteratureBurn injuries caused by e-cigarette explosions: A systematic review of published casesElectronic cigarette devices and oro-facial trauma (Literature review) 1 November 2016Volume 165, Issue 9Page: 678-679KeywordsBurnsComputed axial tomographyFistulasInhalationMouthSafetySaltsSurgical repairTemperatureThorax ePublished: 1 November 2016 Issue Published: 1 November 2016 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2016 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...