J Korean Burn Soc.  2017 Dec;20(2):68-70. 10.0000/jkbs.2017.20.2.68.

Concurrent Two Types of Burn with Airbag in an Upper Extremity: Case Report

• An MY
• Shin JY
• Roh SG
• Chang SC
• Lee NH

• KMID: 2400931
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jkbs.2017.20.2.68

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.

Keyword

Burns; Air bags; Upper extremity; Hot temperature; Friction

MeSH Terms

Air Bags*
Automobiles
Burns*
Friction
Hot Temperature
Mortality
Upper Extremity*