Concurrent Two Types of Burn with Airbag in an Upper Extremity: Case Report.
- Author:
Mun Young AN
1
;
Jin Yong SHIN
;
Si Gyun ROH
;
Suk Choo CHANG
;
Nae Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical School of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea. psjyshin@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Burns;
Air bags;
Upper extremity;
Hot temperature;
Friction
- MeSH:
Air Bags*;
Automobiles;
Burns*;
Friction;
Hot Temperature;
Mortality;
Upper Extremity*
- From:Journal of Korean Burn Society
2017;20(2):68-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Automobile airbags have been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in the event of a vehicle crash; however, new problems have been identified. Among these problems, direct injury from the airbag itself has become a serious concern. This suggests that an airbag itself may not be safe. Burn injury from airbags accounts for about 7.8% of all injuries caused by vehicle crashes. There are three types of burn injuries from airbags: Thermal, chemical, and frictional. Moreover, there are three subtypes within the category of thermal airbag burn, as identified by Tsunetuki in 2003. Herein, we review a case of an airbag burn and report a unique burn case on ‘an upper extremity’, including both thermal and frictional burns.
