Vape grenade: a patient with maxillofacial injuries with C1-C2 fracture secondary to electronic cigarette blast injury

The rise of electronic cigarettes has led to an increase in reported injuries, in addition to the various health risks they pose. An adult from the Philippines was admitted to the emergency room after an electronic cigarette exploded during use ( figure 1). The explosion caused the patient to fall and briefly lose consciousness. The patient sustained multiple oropharyngeal injuries, oral and neck pain, and transient bilateral upper extremity weakness. Physical examination revealed lacerations on the lips, tongue, and uvula, along with multiple dental fractures (figure 2). A cervical collar was applied to immobilize the neck.