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A retrospective review of a deidentified Level I trauma registry dataset from July 2016 to August 2021 identified 10 patients. Fifty percent were alcohol-influenced and 40% had other substances detected, with methamphetamine the most common drug (30%). Ninety percent had hand injuries, and 50% presented around New Year’s or Independence Day. 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Firework related injuries (FWRIs) have been rising throughout the country since 2012. Here, we describe injury trends and patterns in patients with FWRIs. The trauma registry at Desert Regional Medical Center’s Level I Trauma Center was queried from July 2016 to August 2021. Injury patterns and procedures performed were reviewed. The data were reviewed, anda description of the most common injury types and the association between FWRIs and holiday celebrations, alcohol use, and toxicology results is presented. Ten patients were identified for inclusion during the study period. Fifty percent of the patients were found to be under the influence of alcohol, and 40% had other substances on board. The most common drug found was methamphetamine, accounting for 30% of patients. Ninety percent of patients suffered injuries to hands. Fifty percent of the injured patients presented around the time of either New Year’s or Independence Day celebrations. Neither holiday and alcohol use nor toxicology results were associated with differences in Injury Severity Score. Patients with injuries related to fireworks are presenting to our nation’s emergency rooms at an increasing rate. In this descriptive case series, we found that hand injuries are the most common, followed by face injuries. Most patients had either alcohol or drugs on board at the time of presentation. Findings from this paper will help trauma programs prepare for the presentation of these patients and design outreach programs and future research.  \nKeywords: Burn, firework, hand, trauma  \nIntroductIon  \nIn the United States, fireworks are used to celebrate the country’s Independence Day, New Year, and other special events. However, the explosive nature of fireworks places the general population that handles them at risk of traumatic blast injuries. Data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) and National Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) show a continual increase in firework‑related injuries (FWRIs) every year over the last decade.[1‑3] There is little recent literature from Level I trauma centers focusing on both demographic and toxicology findings among FWRIs.  \nThis descriptive case series utilized a retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of trauma patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Palm Springs, California. The patient data were available in a deidentified dataset that was created from the trauma registry. IRB approval was obtained for this review. The dataset included all information needed for the analysis, such as age, sex, disposition, injury description, procedures, and length of hospital stay.  \nAll patients from the trauma registry were assessed for inclusion based on the keyword “firework” as a mechanism  \n\n| Access this article online |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Quick Response Code:\u003Cbr>| Website:\u003Cbr>[https://journals.lww.com/onlinejets](https://journals.lww.com/onlinejets) |\n|  | DOI:\u003Cbr>10.4103/jets.jets_ 18_25 |\n\nof injury. Other patients in the dataset were found using the keywords “explosive,” “explosion,” and “blast.” However, these patients were ultimately excluded from this case review because the traumatic injury was not directly caused by a firework explosion.  \nWe describe the outcomes of patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) due to trauma from firework explosions between July 2016 and August 2021. Mechanism and injury timeframe were reviewed. The dataset was organized based on demographics, injury, procedure, and length of stay. We compared our outcomes to data patterns of FWRIs in published literature. A review looking at the association between Injury Severity Score (ISS) scores and proximity to holiday, alcoh","cbCaihOf5qo7XXY4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihOf5qo7XXY4","pdf",359857,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n## Study Design and Data Source\n## Case Identification and Inclusion Criteria\n# Case Series Results","[{\"question\":\"How were patients with firework-blast injuries identified in this case series?\",\"answer\":\"The trauma registry was queried for July 2016 to August 2021 using the mechanism keyword “firework,” and additional dataset patients were searched using “explosive,” “explosion,” and “blast.” Patients were excluded if the trauma was not directly caused by a firework explosion.\"},{\"question\":\"What injury patterns were most common among the included patients?\",\"answer\":\"Ninety percent of patients suffered injuries to the hands. The study also notes that hand injuries were the most common, followed by face injuries.\"},{\"question\":\"Did holiday timing, alcohol use, or toxicology results relate to injury severity?\",\"answer\":\"The case series found no association between holiday and alcohol use or toxicology results and differences in Injury Severity Score (ISS).\"},{\"question\":\"What substance findings were reported at presentation?\",\"answer\":\"Half of the patients were under the influence of alcohol, and 40% had other substances on board. Methamphetamine was the most common drug found, accounting for 30% of patients.\"}]","Patterns of Firework-blast Injuries - A Descriptive Case Series | PDF",1790758416,13]