Camping gas canisters are used worldwide, particularly in portable stoves and camping
gas lights. Over the past six years, 29 camping gas burns were referred to our Unit.
We suspect that the risk of burn accidents related to this device may be underrated.
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Publication history
Published online: November 30, 2006
Accepted:
October 13,
2005
Received:
December 22,
2003
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© 2006 Published by Elsevier Inc.
