boom

[SubAlpine]

I had a flashlight explode in my mouth.
And BOOM. loud noise. Bright flash. Feeling of broken glass in my mouth. Had to slow down to get myself to breathe.
Swept mouth for glass. Ran inside.
called 911 and called for my son, because I had no voice. Son called 911, he is 7. Took a minuet to get over the pool of blood on the floor. Fire Department arrived less than 3 minuets later.
The paramedics were amazed that I was conscious. They established an airway and rushed me to the local burn center.
So here I sit, day three with 3rd degree burns to the mouth ane throat, heavily sedated, intubated with a breathing tube and feeding tube in my throte. They are afraid if an emergency air way were needed, it would not be possible.

So far no one is sure what happened. An arc, a battery explosion, who knows.
My initial thought, al LED wit a snow flake seems unlikely due to the lack of glass found.

[Fatboris]

Damn! Prayers out for you.

[Atl-atl]

Holy crap! Get well soon! Anything anyone here can do for you?

[SubAlpine]

oops double post

[SubAlpine]

im on oxy codobne

[SubAlpine]

damage

[Rick]

Damn!!!! note to self....keep flashlights outta the mouth......do that all the time....hope all goes well for ya...get better

[Jackie]

:eek: I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope they get you feeling better real soon. Your boy sounds like he did a great job of getting help fast. Please let us know if there's anything we can do.

[Brad]

Wow. Hope you get well soon. I will reiterate, if you need anything let us know!

[Jim]

WOW!

I hope you don't end up with scar tissue.

Like Jackie said - anything you want to get done to help out - holler!

[FINOCJ]

Best wishes Chris!

[Max]

THANKS OBAMA!

[Jim]

Max, that statement :confused:es me.

[Jackie]

THANKS OBAMA!
What? :erm:

[xaza]

Wow, that is quite something right there. We hope you make a rapid recovery. Best wishes for your family as well.

[Max]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Thanks+Obama :rolleyes:

[Patrolman]

Sorry to hear, but glad that it wasn't any worse. If there is anything we can help with, just holler. I live near Lakewood, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

[dink]

holy crap that sucks! Hoping for a speedy recovery. I own several solarforce l2 lights, one that I uses daily for work for that last 2 years and haven't had any problems. Curious on why you chose to run 2 123a batteries instead of a 18650? I've heard that using 2 123a cells could cause overheating from different charge levels.

[Jackie]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Thanks+Obama :rolleyes:
Thanks for the clarification!

[The StRanger]

Holt Crap dude... Iv been holdin them in my mouth for years.
New one is to big but
Hope for a speedy recovery and keeping you in our prayers

[Java]

OMG that is horrible, I'm so sorry that happened to you. Thank god it wasn't worse, and I hope you heal up 100% and quickly. That picture makes my mouth hurt.

[Myrtle Turtle]

That's awful. Hope you feel better quick and heal well.

[Brucker]

Wow. Sorry that this happened. Injuries suck and take time to heal and burns can be the worst as far as discomfort in my book. I wish you a speedy recovery and the very best.

I would also like to reiterate multiple people's sentiments that if there is something you need, please let us know!

[carpenle]

Wow crazy, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[JFjeld]

This is all kinds of crazy. Keep us posted on your progress.

[dscowell]

Get better soon!

[Adaa60]

I hope your doing OK brother, if you need anything let me know.

[Brucker]

Your story made it on 9news: http://www.9news.com/story/news/weird/2015/01/17/exploding-flashlight-lakewood/21921797/

Hope you are on the road to recovery!

[javaman34]

Wow dude. Prayers going out for you. Hope you heal up quickly.

[The StRanger]

Your story made it on 9news: http://www.9news.com/story/news/weird/2015/01/17/exploding-flashlight-lakewood/21921797/

Hope you are one the road to recovery!

Just heard its on tonight..

[Funrover]

Holy crap!!!!! This is insane. Sending good vibes your way for a recovery!! Seriously hoping all gets better for you bud

[Chris]

Wow, I think we all just decided to change a habit! Looks like you're doing okay but have a long recovery ahead, hope it goes well for you!

[H8ROADS]

My god man - best wishes for a speedy recovery. Just watched the 9 news piece...thats incredible and so true, we all do that me included. Will have to start thinking twice before sticking lithium that close to my mouth.

[Funrover]

Video really drives it home!! Glad to see you are out of the hospital!!

[CS79bronco]

Wishes for a speedy recovery Chris. I will remember to use my head-light from now on.

[Jim]

Chris,

How have you been?

The flashlight in mouth topic came up and I searched back to find the thread...

Jim

[SubAlpine]

Doing better. Still have night mares about it. Have some residual damage to tongue and a chipped tooth. Will be getting oral cancer screenings up to twice a year, likely for the rest of my life. Having a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) battery empty its contents in my mouth, has me a bit concerned. I am back to working as a Park Ranger, and work a lot at night. I am constantly yelling at co workers for putting their high power LED lights in their mouths.
Thanks for asking, Jim.

[Jim]

Best wishes that it'll only get better - no cancer to crop in and nightmares to dissipate!

[Jackie]

Best wishes that it'll only get better - no cancer to crop in and nightmares to dissipate!

Hear, hear! It sux that this happened to you and I hope there are no lasting repercussions, but I am very grateful that you shared your story to our group so maybe it won't happen to someone else. We all know the saying "live and learn". In this case, I think the key word is LEARN!