The neurological sequelae of electrical injury elec. inj.

Patients

• 14 adults, Canada

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• respiratory paralysis
• muscle paralysis
• fractures/ruptures
• ear injury
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): neurological sequels

Exposure

• lightning
• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, DC, low voltage, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational, personal
• power transmission line, electrical substation, inhouse wiring, other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely