| An unusual mechanism of burn injury due to flaming drinks. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9036894 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Bars and cocktail lounges serve various forms of flaming drinks, usually made with very high-proof alcohol. The drinks are lit and then served. If additional alcohol from the bottle is added to a still-burning drink, flames may spread up the stream of alcohol into the bottle and cause a flash of flame out the bottle's neck. Injuries can require grafting. Three cases are reported. A 32-year-old white female sustained burns covering 10 per cent of her body surface, including the face. Surgery with split-thickness grafts were required. Pressure garments were prescribed for 6 months. A 34-year-old black female was burned by a "volcano" drink. Burns covered 20 per cent of her body surface, including the face. Split-thickness grafts were required on multiple occasions. Infected wounds healed slowly. Reconstructive surgery has so far required eight procedures. A 39-year-old white male sustained severe burns to 10 per cent of his body, including the face. Grafting was carried out. Pressure garments were required. Permanent visible facial scarring is present in all three cases. This type of accident is readily preventable. |
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Authors:
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J Still; E Law; H K Orlet; K Frye; A Luterman; H Pickens; P S Minor |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American surgeon Volume: 63 ISSN: 0003-1348 ISO Abbreviation: Am Surg Publication Date: 1997 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-03-07 Completed Date: 1997-03-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370522 Medline TA: Am Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 252-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Burn Unit, Augusta Regional Medical Center, Georgia, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Accident Prevention Adult Alcoholic Beverages* Burns / etiology*, prevention & control Female Humans Male Restaurants |
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