A vape pen exploded in the face of 17-year-old Nevada boy, breaking his jaw and requiring multiple surgeries to repair the damage, according to a case report in the latest New England Journal of Medicine.
"He's still missing all those teeth, but he's hoping to get them fixed this summer," she added., according to the U.S. Fire Administration .
In October 2016, doctors at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle reported treating 15 patients with injuries from e-cigarette explosions over a nine-month span, according to a letter they published in theand blast injuries to the face, hands, thighs or groin, the Seattle doctors said.
No one is exactly sure what causes e-cigarette explosions, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Some evidence suggests that the lithium-ion batteries that power the devices might be at fault, the FDA noted.Buy vape devices with safety features such as vent holes and protection against overcharging.Keep loose batteries in a case to prevent contact with coins, keys or other metal objects in your pocket.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Quiz: The Ins and Outs of Introverts and ExtrovertsIntroverts aren’t always quiet and shy. The personality type has more to do with how you process things than how outgoing you are.
Consulte Mais informação »
Fluoroquinolones Overprescribed Despite DangersIn the past year, more concerns about the drugs’ side effects have led the FDA to issue new warnings about their use.
Consulte Mais informação »
See Pre-Teen Owen Pierson Perform in Drag Courtesy of This Sweet & Sassy Home VideoThe Relatively Nat & Liv star is thinking about revisiting an old hobby in this clip from Sunday's new episode.
Consulte Mais informação »
How Daily Farm Work and Outdoor Projects Make Learning in High School Better for TeensDaily outdoor activities and farm projects helped make the pivotal transition into high school smoother for ninth grade students in rural Maine. They were able to develop relationships and meaningful experiences with their peers.
Consulte Mais informação »