Electronic Cigarette Exposure: Calls to Wisconsin Poison Control Centers, 2010–2015.

摘要: Background E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that deliver nicotine and flavorings by aerosol have been marketed in the United States since 2007. Because e-cigarettes increased popularity, toxicity potential from device misuse malfunction also has increased. National data indicate during 2010–2014, exposure calls to US poison control centers only 0.3% for conventional cigarette exposures, whereas 41.7% e-cigarette exposures. Methods We characterized Wisconsin Poison Center January 1, 2010 through October 10, 2015. compared year, demographic characteristics, caller site, route, reason, medical outcome, management level of care at a health facility. Results During 2015, total 98 were reported, annual approximately 17-fold, 2 35. same period, 671 single-exposure with stable call volumes reported. E-cigarette associated children aged ≤5 years (57/98, 58.2%) adults ≥20 (30/98, 30.6%). Cigarette predominated among (643/671, 95.8%). Conclusion The frequency is highest adults. Strategies warranted prevent future poisonings these devices, including warning labels public advisories keep away children.