Explosion Injuries from E-Cigarettes

Brownson, Elisha G.; Thompson, Callie M; Goldsberry, Sarah; Chong, Helen; Friedrich, Jeffrey B.; Pham, Tam N.; Arbabi, Saman; Carrougher, Gretchen J.; Gibran, Nicole S.

doi:10.1056/nejmc1608478

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“…Between 2009 and 2015, 92 incidents of e‐cigarette overheating/fire/explosions were documented, with 49% causing injury . A letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine summarized e‐cigarette injuries treated at a single facility over 9 months . Fifteen cases were documented, with flame burns in 80%, chemical burns in 33%, and blast injuries in 27% of the cases.…”

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“…Fifteen cases were documented, with flame burns in 80%, chemical burns in 33%, and blast injuries in 27% of the cases. Injuries to the thigh or groin were most common (53%), followed by hands (33%) and face (20%) …”

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“…38 A letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine summarized e-cigarette injuries treated at a single facility over 9 months. 39 Fifteen cases were documented, with flame burns in 80%, chemical burns in 33%, and blast injuries in 27% of the cases. Injuries to the thigh or groin were most common (53%), followed by hands (33%) and face (20%).…”

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“…Injuries to the thigh or groin were most common (53%), followed by hands (33%) and face (20%). 39 Long-term data to adequately describe health risks associated with use of e-cigarettes are lacking. Current known effects include mouth and throat irritation and dry cough.…”

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Do Electronic Cigarettes Have a Role in Tobacco Cessation?

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Tobacco use continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Even with behavioral and pharmacologic treatment, long-term tobacco cessation rates are low. Electronic nicotine delivery systems, commonly referred to as electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, are increasingly used for tobacco cessation. Because e-cigarettes are widely used in this setting, health care professionals need to know if they are safe and effective. The purpose of this article is to review literature regarding use of e-cigarettes as a tool for tobacco cessation in patients who are ready to quit, as well as those who are not ready to quit, along with some selected patient populations. The safety and clinical implications of e-cigarette use are also reviewed. Small, short-term studies assessing smokers' use of e-cigarettes suggest that e-cigarettes may be well tolerated and modestly effective in achieving abstinence. High-quality studies are lacking to support e-cigarettes use for cessation in patients with mental health issues. One small prospective cohort study concluded that patients with mental health issues reduced cigarette use with e-cigarette use. Although one study found that patients with cancer reported using e-cigarettes as a tobacco-cessation strategy, e-cigarettes were not effective in supporting abstinence 6 and 12 months later. Additional research is needed to evaluate the use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation in patients with pulmonary diseases. No data exist to describe the efficacy of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation in pregnant women. Although study subjects report minimal adverse effects with e-cigarettes and the incidence of adverse effects decreases over time, long-term safety data are lacking. Health care providers should assess e-cigarette use in their patients as part of the tobacco cessation process.

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Section: Patient Populationsmentioning

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“…An unexpected result of the use of e-cigarettes is explosion and fire that was recently described [1].…”

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Are E-Cigarettes Good or Bad?

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2017

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Impact of Electronic Cigarettes on the Upper Aerodigestive Tract: A Comprehensive Review for Otolaryngology Providers

2023

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Objective The use and effects of electronic (e)‐cigarettes (e‐cigs) are particularly relevant for otolaryngology providers as tobacco plays a major role in benign and malignant diseases of the upper aerodigestive tract. This review aims to (1) summarize the recent policies regarding e‐cigs and important patterns of use and (2) serve as a comprehensive resource for clinical providers on the known biologic and clinical effects of e‐cigs on the upper aerodigestive tract. Data Sources PubMed/MEDLINE. Review Methods We conducted a narrative review on (1) general information on e‐cig use and informative findings in the lower respiratory system and a comprehensive review on (2) the effects of e‐cigs on cell and animal models and the clinical implications of these products on human health as is relevant to otolaryngology. Conclusions Although e‐cigs are likely less harmful than conventional cigarettes, preliminary research on e‐cigs suggest several deleterious effects including in the upper aerodigestive tract. Due to this, there has been increased interest in restricting e‐cig usage, particularly among the adolescent population, and caution in recommending e‐cigs to current smokers. Implications for Practice Chronic e‐cig use is likely to have clinical implications. It is critical for otolaryngology providers to be aware of the rapidly changing regulations and use patterns regarding e‐cigs and how e‐cigs influence human health, particularly with regards to the upper aerodigestive tract, to accurately council patients regarding potential risks and benefits of use.

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Explosion Injuries from E-Cigarettes

Cited by 59 publications

References 6 publications

Do Electronic Cigarettes Have a Role in Tobacco Cessation?

Do Electronic Cigarettes Have a Role in Tobacco Cessation?

Are E-Cigarettes Good or Bad?

Impact of Electronic Cigarettes on the Upper Aerodigestive Tract: A Comprehensive Review for Otolaryngology Providers

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