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Location of e-cigarette explosions and description of burn injuries
| Burn characteristics | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Location of explosion | |
| 107 (65) | |
| Face | 20 (12) |
| Hand | 16 (10) |
| NA | 21 (13) |
| Burned body areas | |
| Thigh(s) | 125 (76) |
| Hand(s) | 65 (40) |
| Genitals | 21 (13) |
| Face | 21 (13) |
| Torso | 12 (7) |
| Arm(s) | 6 (4) |
| Buttocks | 3 (2) |
| Feet | 3 (2) |
| Degree of burns | |
| 1st degree | 1 (<1) |
| 2nd degree | 57 (35) |
| 2nd & 3rd degree | 33 (20) |
| 3rd degree | 13 (8) |
| NA | 59 (36) |
| Total body surface area, % | |
| <1–5.6 | 62 (38) |
| 6–10 | 15 (9) |
| 11+ | 7 (4) |
| NA | 80 (49) |
