A cause of severe thigh injury: Battery explosion

Görgülü, Tahsin; Torun, Merve; Olgun, Abdulkerim

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2015.12.048

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“…This series also included a 13-year-old boy who suffered an accidental penetrating ocular injury caused by a mobile phone; the responding ophthalmologist stated that the child had “accidentally stabbed himself in the eye while answering the phone”. While the use of mobile phones has previously been implicated in a range of musculoskeletal 34 , 35 and dermatological injuries (through exploding batteries), 36 , 37 to our knowledge, this is the first example of serious ocular trauma due to mobile phone use.…”

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The UK Paediatric Ocular Trauma Study 2 (POTS2): demographics and mechanisms of injuries

Sii¹,

Barry²,

Abbott³

et al. 2018

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PurposePediatric ocular trauma is an important cause of visual morbidity worldwide, accounting for up to one-third of all ocular trauma admissions. It has long-term implications for those affected and significant economic consequences for healthcare providers. It has been estimated that 90% of all ocular trauma is preventable. Targeted strategies are required to reduce the incidence and the severity of pediatric ocular trauma; this requires an understanding of the epidemiology and characteristics of these injuries and the children involved.MethodsProspective, observational study of pediatric ocular trauma cases presenting to UK-based ophthalmologists over a 1-year period; reporting cards were distributed by the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit, and clinicians were asked to report incidents of acute orbital and ocular trauma in children aged ≤16 years requiring inpatient or day-case admission. A validated, standardized questionnaire was sent to reporting ophthalmologists to collect data on the demographics and circumstances of injury.ResultsMedian age at presentation was 7.7 years, with boys more than twice as likely to be affected than girls (M:F =2.1:1.0). Almost 50% of injuries occurred at home, with 25% occurring in school or nursery. A total of 67% of injuries occurred during play, and 31% involved a sharp implement.ConclusionPediatric ocular trauma remains an important public health problem. At least three-quarters of all injuries are preventable through measures, including education of children and responsible adults, restricting access to sharp implements, improving adult supervision, and appropriate use of eye protection.

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confidence: 89%

The UK Paediatric Ocular Trauma Study 2 (POTS2): demographics and mechanisms of injuries

Sii¹,

Barry²,

Abbott³

et al. 2018

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“…For example, the incidences of taking selfies and sharing them on social media as well as selfie-related behaviors are increasing, particularly among young people, which possibly leads to selfie-related trauma [ 94 , 95 ]. Other studies [ 96 , 97 , 98 ] have reported physical harm caused by mobile phones, such as ear trauma, thigh injuries, electrical burns, and injuries caused by phone explosions. Furthermore, it has been suggested that electromagnetic fields generated by mobile phone may have long-term harmful effects, including an increase in infertility, Alzheimer disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases [ 99 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Risk of Accidents or Chronic Disorders From Improper Use of Mobile Phones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Cao¹,

Cheng²,

Xu³

et al. 2022

J Med Internet Res

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Background Mobile phone use has brought convenience, but the long or improper use of mobile phones can cause harm to the human body. Objective We aimed to assess the impact of improper mobile phone use on the risks of accidents and chronic disorders. Methods We systematically searched in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for studies published prior to April 5, 2019; relevant reviews were also searched to identify additional studies. A random-effects model was used to calculate the overall pooled estimates. Results Mobile phone users had a higher risk of accidents (relative risk [RR] 1.37, 95% CI 1.22 to 1.55). Long-term use of mobile phones increased accident risk relative to nonuse or short-term use (RR 2.10, 95% CI 1.63 to 2.70). Compared with nonuse, mobile phone use resulted in a higher risk for neoplasms (RR 1.07, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.14), eye diseases (RR 2.03, 95% CI 1.27 to 3.23), mental health disorders (RR 1.16, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.32), and headaches (RR 1.25, 95% CI 1.18 to 1.32); the pooled risk of other chronic disorders was 1.20 (95% CI 0.90 to 1.59). Subgroup analyses also confirmed the increased risk of accidents and chronic disorders. Conclusions Improper use of mobile phones can harm the human body. While enjoying the convenience brought by mobile phones, people have to use mobile phones properly and reasonably.

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“…During the last few years, we have noticed an increase in hospital admissions due to injuries caused by lithium-powered batteries, paralleling the surge in availability of these devices. [9][10][11]15,16 It is acknowledged that lithium batteries containing highly reactive chemicals have the capacity to spontaneously ignite and result in an explosion because of a phenomenon called thermal runaway (when the temperature rises rapidly and the energy stored in the battery is suddenly released). 17 As with any device that has the capacity to store energy, there is an inherent risk for combustion and ignition.…”

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The Hidden Danger of Lithium Battery-Powered Electric Bicycles and Scooters: A Case Series of the Israeli National Burn Center Experience

Segalovich

Berl

Aviv

et al. 2021

Journal of Burn Care &Amp; Research

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Electric powered bicycles and scooters that use rechargeable lithium batteries are an urban transportation alternative and have become increasingly popular. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in patient admissions to the Israeli National Burn Center with burns associated with their use. In this case series of all patients (n=9) referred to the Emergency Department (February 2016 - October 2020) with lithium related battery burns from electric powered bicycles and scooters, we present burn depth, size, treatment, inhalation injuries and hospitalization. All patients were admitted to in the Israeli National Burn Center for treatment. The average total burn surface area was 27.5% (range 3-57%). All but one patient had a combination of partial to full-thickness burns affecting the upper and lower limbs. Three patients sustained inhalation injuries and a total of four patients required intubation. Seven patients required surgery that included debridement and, in most cases, skin grafting. The availability and increase in the use of battery powered bicycles and scooters may lead to an increase in injuries and death if consumers are not aware of the potential dangers related to the safe use of lithium batteries.

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A cause of severe thigh injury: Battery explosion

Cited by 8 publications

References 9 publications

The UK Paediatric Ocular Trauma Study 2 (POTS2): demographics and mechanisms of injuries

The UK Paediatric Ocular Trauma Study 2 (POTS2): demographics and mechanisms of injuries

Risk of Accidents or Chronic Disorders From Improper Use of Mobile Phones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

The Hidden Danger of Lithium Battery-Powered Electric Bicycles and Scooters: A Case Series of the Israeli National Burn Center Experience

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