E-cigarette burn injuries: Comprehensive review and management guidelines proposal

Following the invention of the modern electronic cigarettes (EC) in 2003 by Hon Lik [1] as an aid to smoking cessation, there has been a steady increase in its use in the UK (Hassan), with an estimated global market of around £1.8 billion in 2014 [2]. The EC is a battery-powered electronic device administers a dose of nicotine in a vaporised solution that is inhaled and is composed of a mouthpiece, a cartridge, a heating element, a microprocessor and a battery [3].
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research