Ischemic Stroke After Low-voltage Electric Injury in a Diabetic and Coagulopathic Woman
elec. inj.
By:
Chen WH, Chui C, Lui CC, Yin HL
Published in: J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2012; 21 (8): 913.e1-913.e4
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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muscle paralysis
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
neurological sequels
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cardiovascular effects:
ischemic stroke
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
low voltage,
personal
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inhouse wiring
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current entry and exit points:
stated incompletely
