Fatal Intravenous Injection of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Refilling Solution

Thornton, Stephen L.; Oller, L; Sawyer, Tama S

doi:10.1007/s13181-014-0380-9

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“…69–71 Three reported suicide attempts involving e-liquid ingestion were ultimately non-fatal, but one individual did commit suicide via e-liquid injection. 72,73 …”

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confidence: 99%

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (“E‐cigarettes”): Review of Safety and Smoking Cessation Efficacy

Harrell

Simmons

Correa

et al. 2014

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Background and Objectives Cigarette smoking is common among cancer patients and is associated with negative outcomes. Electronic nicotine delivery systems (“e-cigarettes”) are rapidly growing in popularity and use, but there is limited information on their safety or effectiveness in helping individuals quit smoking. Data Sources The authors searched PubMed, Web of Science, and additional sources for published empirical data on safety and use of electronic cigarettes as an aid to quit smoking. Review Methods We conducted a structured search of the current literature up to and including November 2013. Results E-cigarettes currently vary widely in their contents and are sometimes inconsistent with labeling. Compared to tobacco cigarettes, available evidence suggests that e-cigarettes are often substantially lower in toxic content, cytotoxicity, associated adverse effects, and secondhand toxicity exposure. Data on the use of e-cigarettes for quitting smoking is suggestive, but ultimately inconclusive. Conclusions Clinicians are advised to be aware that the use of e-cigarettes, especially among cigarette smokers, is growing rapidly. These devices are unregulated, of unknown safety, and of uncertain benefit in quitting smoking. Implications for Practice In the absence of further data or regulation, oncologists are advised to discuss the known and unknown safety and efficacy information on e-cigarettes with interested patients, and to encourage patients to first try FDA-approved pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation.

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“…69–71 Three reported suicide attempts involving e-liquid ingestion were ultimately non-fatal, but one individual did commit suicide via e-liquid injection. 72,73 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (“E‐cigarettes”): Review of Safety and Smoking Cessation Efficacy

Harrell

Simmons

Correa

et al. 2014

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

123

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“…Risk of accidental poisoning can arise from the use of undiluted nicotine concentrates if mistakenly used as “ready to vape” e-liquids. Few fatal cases from ingestion of e-liquid have been reported {Chen, 2015 16 /id} (2015; Ordonez et al, 2015; Thornton et al, 2014). and although the number of deaths is not highly significant this remain a concern to be addressed (ref-16) The physiological impact of e-cigarette exposure has been investigated mainly on heart, lung and the vasculature suggesting sympathomimetic effects {Nelluri, 2016 17 /id}.…”

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confidence: 99%

A decade of e-cigarettes: Limited research & unresolved safety concerns

et al. 2016

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It is well known that tobacco consumption is a leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide and has been linked to major diseases ranging from cancer to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, stroke and a host of neurological/neurodegenerative disorders. In the past decade a number of alternative vaping products have hit the market, rapidly gaining consumers especially among the younger population. Electronic nicotine delivery systems or e-cigarettes have become the sought-after product due to the belief that they are much safer than traditional cigarettes. However, inadequate research and lack of regulatory guidelines for both the manufacturing process and the content of the vaping solution of the e-cigarette has become a major concern. Highly debated and unresolved questions such as whether e-cigarettes may help smokers quit and whether e-cigarettes will promote the use of nicotine among non-smokers add to the confusion of the safety of e-cigarettes. In this review article, we summarize the current understanding (and lack thereof) of the potential health impacts of e-cigarettes. We will also highlight the most recent studies (in vivo/in vitro) which seem to conflict with the broad safety claims put forward by the manufacturers. Finally, we provide potential solutions to overcome the research gap of the short and long-term health impact of e-cigarettes.

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“…In the Internet there are even instructions on how to commit suicide with the help of liquid nicotine [40]. The case of intravenous administration of e-liquid in order to commit suicide has been also reported [41].…”

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A Debate: Can We Recommend Electronic Cigarettes to Our Patients? Opinion 2

Poznański¹,

Pietras²,

Antczak³

2017

Advances in Respiratory Medicine

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Electronic cigarettes are more and more frequently used to deliver nicotine. They are used both by the users of regular cigarettes and those who to date have not smoked. The literature about potential impact of electronic nicotine delivery systems on health is constantly growing. Particular concern is expressed about toxicity of chemical compounds and elements delivered with the vapour of electronic cigarettes. It turns out that products that have positive image in media, actually are not so beneficial. Furthermore, they not only may cause damage to health but also death.

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Fatal Intravenous Injection of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Refilling Solution

Cited by 44 publications

References 19 publications

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (“E‐cigarettes”): Review of Safety and Smoking Cessation Efficacy

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (“E‐cigarettes”): Review of Safety and Smoking Cessation Efficacy

A decade of e-cigarettes: Limited research & unresolved safety concerns

A Debate: Can We Recommend Electronic Cigarettes to Our Patients? Opinion 2

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