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Burn injuries during paint thinner sniffing

W S Ho1, E W To, E S Chan

  • 1Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|January 23, 1999
PubMed
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Thinner sniffing by children causes serious burn injuries and inhalation problems. Early psychosocial intervention successfully managed behavioral and psychological issues in these patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pediatrics
  • Burn Surgery

Background:

  • Thinner sniffing is prevalent among Asian school children due to low cost and availability.
  • In addition to organ toxicity, thinner inhalation poses significant burn risks.
  • This practice is linked to severe burn accidents, particularly among adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on cases of severe burn injuries resulting from thinner sniffing.
  • To highlight the association between thinner inhalation and accidental burns.
  • To discuss the management of acute burn injuries and associated psychosocial issues in adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Case series of four teenagers admitted to a Burns Unit between 1996-1997.
  • Assessment of burn severity (percentage of Total Body Surface Area - TBSA) and inhalation injuries.

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  • Exploration of social and family problems during acute burn injury management.
  • Multidisciplinary approach for psychosocial intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Four teenagers sustained flame burns (3-25% TBSA) due to thinner sniffing.
    • Two patients experienced inhalation injuries from cigarette ignition during sniffing.
    • Blood tests showed no evidence of thinner intoxication.
    • Behavioral and psychological disturbances were successfully managed through early intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent thinner sniffing can lead to severe burns and inhalation injuries.
    • Psychosocial issues are often associated with this behavior and require integrated management.
    • A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for addressing the complex needs of affected adolescents.