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Vape grenade: a patient with maxillofacial injuries with C1-C2 fracture secondary to electronic cigarette blast injury

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The rise of electronic cigarettes has led to an increase in reported injuries, in addition to the various health risks they pose. An adult from the Philippines was admitted to the emergency room after an electronic cigarette exploded during use ( figure 1). The explosion caused the patient to fall and briefly lose consciousness. The patient sustained multiple oropharyngeal injuries, oral and neck pain, and transient bilateral upper extremity weakness. Physical examination revealed lacerations on the lips, tongue, and uvula, along with multiple dental fractures (figure 2). A cervical collar was applied to immobilize the neck.

Source: Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open

DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001652

Authors: Arden Aron L Asuncion, Aireen Patricia M Madrid, Joseph T Juico, Ivan Burke M Tan, Ernest Stephen F Co, Charles Arthur M Sydiongco

Institutions: José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Philippine General Hospital, Medical Center Manila, Batangas Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Facial Trauma and Fracture Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100