Since 2016 there has been a 20-fold increase in known burns injury from personal mobility device (PMD) related fires. The root cause is the failure of high-density lithium ion (Li-ion) battery packs powering the PMDs. This failure process, known as thermal runaway, is well documented in applied science journals. Importantly, the liberation of hydrogen fluoride from failing Li-ion batteries may contribute to unrecognized chemical burns. A clinical gap in knowledge exists in the understanding of the explosive nature of Li-ion batteries. We reviewed the electrochemical pathophysiology of a failing Li-ion cell as it impacts clinical management of burn injuries. This retrospective study was carried out in two major institutions in Singapore. All admitted PMD-related burns and follow up appointments were captured and reviewed from 2016 - 2020. Thirty patients were admitted to tertiary hospitals, 43% of patients were in the pediatric population and 57% were adult patients, aged from 0.3 to 77 years. TBSA of burns ranged from 0 to 80% with a mean 14.5%. 73% of cases presented with inhalation injury, 8 of whom did not suffer any cutaneous burns. 50% of patients sustained both cutaneous and inhalation burn injuries. 27% of patients sustained major burns of >20% TBSA, with 2 in the pediatric group. Mortali ty rate was 10% from PMD-related fires. This cause of burn injury has proven to be fa tal. Prevention of PMD-related fires by ensuring proper battery utilization, adherence to PMD sanctions for battery standards and public education is vital to reducing the morbidity and mortality of this unique type of thermal injury.

M K H Hsieh

M C Lai

H S N Sim

X Lim

S F D Fok

J Joethy

T Y Kong

G J S Lim

Annals of the Mediterranean Burns Club

"Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters" is the official publication of the Euro-Mediterranean Council for Burns and Fire Disasters (MBC) and the European Burns Association (EBA). It is a peer-reviewed journal directed to an audience of medical as well as paramedical personnel involved in the management of burn injuries. The journal publishes original articles in the form of clinical and basic research, scientific advances. It publishes also selected abstracts from international journals.

The "Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters" is the official publication of the Euro-Mediterranean Council for Burns and Fire Disasters (MBC) and the European Burns Association (EBA). This peer-reviewed journal is aimed at medical and paramedical personnel involved in the management of burn injuries. It publishes original articles in the form of clinical and basic research, as well as scientific advancements. Additionally, it features selected abstracts from international journals.

《Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters》是欧洲地中海烧伤与火灾理事会（MBC）和欧洲烧伤协会（EBA）的官方出版物。这是一份经过同行评审的期刊，面向参与烧伤管理的医疗和辅助医疗人员。期刊发表临床和基础研究的原创文章，以及科学进展的研究成果。此外，还会选登国际期刊的精选摘要。

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