Liquid nitrogen is added to alcoholic drinks as it gives off a smoky, cauldron look.
This time however it was given to Scanlan before all of the nitrogen had hit it's gaseous form.
Within in moments she was unable to breathe and in extreme abdominal pain.
Rushed to the hospital, she underwent emergency surgery to remove part of her stomach, as it had been flash frozen by the liquid nitrogen, which has a temperature of negative 321 degrees Fahrenheit.
When the walls of her stomach froze, they died, allowing for the gastric acid to burn through.
Scanlan is still in serious condition, but the doctor's efforts seems to have been successful in saving her life.
Doctors around the world are now warning people away from the drinks, citing their obvious dangers.
Despite the dangers, this is the first recorded case of such an incident, despite their growing popularity.
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