Enzymatic debridement as an effective treatment for combined flame and chemical burns caused by e-cigarettes

Since its introduction on the market in 2007, the number of reports on injuries caused by the ignition or explosion of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) has increased significantly.Two male patients have been treated at our burn center, the for ENDS-related injuries. Their batteries came into contact with metal objects stored in their pants pockets, resulting in a short circuit and finally ignition. In both patients, the combined flame and chemical burn wounds were initially irrigated with water upon arrival at the emergency department, leading to increased levels of pain.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 17, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Karel E.Y. Claes, Tom Vyncke, Edward De Wolf, Henk Hoeksema, Jozef Verbelen, Stan Monstrey Source Type: research