Fall With e-Cigarette in Mouth Resulting in Pharyngeal and Esophageal Burns

Andresen, Nicholas S.; Lee, Dong Hoon; Kowalski, Christopher E.; Bayon, Rodrigo

doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2017.3265

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“…A case report of a male in the USA who fell while he had his e-cigarette in his mouth [181] was presented in a letter published in 2018. The age of the patient was not published.…”

Section: Injury Caused By Falling With E-cigarette In Mouthmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Literature Review of E-Cigarette-Related Illness and Injury: Not Just for the Respirologist

Tzortzi

Kapetanstrataki

Evangelopoulou

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Following the recent electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) illness outbreak, the current review aimed to collect all related clinical cases for study and analysis and provide a critical synopsis of the proposed injury mechanism. Adhering to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) guidelines, e-cigarette-related clinical cases were identified via Google Scholar and PubMed databases. Additionally, references of published case reports and previous review papers were manually searched, revealing 159 publications presenting e-cigarette-related case reports and 19 reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 238 individual cases were identified; 53% traumatic injuries due to e-cigarette explosion or self-combustion, 24% respiratory cases, and 12% poisonings. Additional cases pertained to oral, cardiovascular, immunologic, hematologic, allergic reactions, infant complications, and altered medication levels. Case reports were mainly published between 2016–2019 (78%). The oldest case, a lipoid pneumonia, was published in 2012. The current review showed that e-cigarette-related health effects extend beyond the acute lung injury syndrome, including traumatic, thermal injuries and acute intoxications. Physicians should be aware of the distinct clinical presentations and be trained to respond and treat effectively. Regulators and public health authorities should address the regulatory gap regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and novel tobacco products.

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“…A case report of a male in the USA who fell while he had his e-cigarette in his mouth [181] was presented in a letter published in 2018. The age of the patient was not published.…”

Section: Injury Caused By Falling With E-cigarette In Mouthmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Literature Review of E-Cigarette-Related Illness and Injury: Not Just for the Respirologist

Tzortzi

Kapetanstrataki

Evangelopoulou

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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“…Trauma relating to E‐cigarettes has been reported secondary to the device over‐heating or exploding in the users’ hands, pocket or mouth. Ten case reports were published in the scientific literature between 2015 and 2018 detailing these incidents, four mentioning devices using a lithium operated battery 83‐87 . The cause of said incidents is still uncertain, however possibly relates to malfunctioning lithium batteries 84,88,89 .…”

Section: Oral Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Other injuries attributed to the device were falling with the E‐cigarette intraorally and a possible allergic reaction whereby dyspnoea onset occurred within two days of commencing E‐cigarette use 4,8,83,90 . Additionally, the US poison control centre reported 41.7% of calls received related to cigarettes and E‐cigarettes, of these 51.1% of calls related to children aged zero to five suffering injuries secondary to E‐cigarettes 6 .…”

Section: Oral Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

What should every dental health professional know about electronic cigarettes?

Briggs

Bell

Breik

2021

Australian Dental Journal

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Electronic cigarettes (E‐cigarettes) have become increasingly popular around the world. Currently, dental professionals’ knowledge and attitudes are varied with many clinicians unclear regarding the impact of E‐cigarette products on the oral and general health of their patients. With developing social and health‐related challenges, advice of dental and medical associations and other regulatory bodies on E‐cigarette use is changing. Growing evidence demonstrating the risks of E‐cigarette usage has prompted a review of legislation in the United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA), Australia and Canada to include the sale and availability of E‐cigarettes, particularly those containing nicotine. Further consideration within the scientific and public health community is being given to assessing demographic usage patterns particularly uptake by non‐smokers and adolescents, efficacy as a cessation tool, the impact of vapour on bystanders and direct injuries via explosions as well as emerging lung injuries. This article aims to provide a summary of the most up to date evidence relating to E‐cigarette use, the latest position of dental associations and the oral health implications of E‐cigarettes compared to conventional smoking. The article also aims to collate this information in order to provide dental clinicians with guidance on how to advise patients, specifically in answering common questions posed regarding E‐cigarette use.

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“…Furthermore, storing the battery in contact with metal objects could create an external short circuit which could also lead to explosions. Case studies have reported e-cigarette explosions in the mouth during use, resulting in oral and facial injuries including tooth avulsions and fractured facial bones [188][189][190][191] . Numerous case studies have also reported significant burns due to ecigarette explosions while being held 192,193 or while in pants or breast pockets 187,[194][195][196][197][198][199] .…”

Section: Harm From Exploding E-cigarettesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Evolving Landscape of e-Cigarettes

Bozier

Chivers

Chapman

et al. 2020

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Smoking continues to be a burden to economies and healthcare systems across the world. One proposed solution to the problem has been e-cigarettes; however, as a relatively new product in the market, little is known about their potential health impacts. Furthermore, e-cigarettes continue to evolve at a rapid rate, making it necessary to regularly review and synthesize available studies. Whilst e-cigarettes are marketed as a smoking cessation tool by some span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">manufacturers, the reality is that many non-smokers, including youth, are using them. In this review we focus on two major demographics -smokers and non-smokers, and evaluate the most recent data (2018-2019) regarding the potential health effects of e-cigarettes. We assessed peer-reviewed studies on health impacts of e-cigarettes with particular focus on common questions asked by policy makers, clinicians, and scientists: 1. What are the effects of e-cigarettes compared with air/not-smoking?; 2. Is there any direct evidence of harm or benefit to humans?; 3. Is there a risk from second-hand exposure?; 4. What are the risks and/or benefits of e-cigarettes compared with tobacco cigarette use?; 5. Are there risks or benefits to specific populations -people with COPD or asthma, and pregnant women (and their offspring)?; 6. What are the effects of flavoring chemicals?; 7.

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Fall With e-Cigarette in Mouth Resulting in Pharyngeal and Esophageal Burns

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

A Systematic Literature Review of E-Cigarette-Related Illness and Injury: Not Just for the Respirologist

A Systematic Literature Review of E-Cigarette-Related Illness and Injury: Not Just for the Respirologist

What should every dental health professional know about electronic cigarettes?

The Evolving Landscape of e-Cigarettes

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