Carotid rupture following electrical injury: a report of two cases elec. inj.

Patients

• 2 adults, Canada

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• unconsciousness
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): unstable skin coverage
• paralysis of vocal cords
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, rupture of the carotid artery

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational, personal
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely