Spinal cord injury following electrical accidents: case reports
elec. inj.
By:
Levine NS, Atkins A, McKeel Jr DW, Peck SD, Pruitt Jr BA
Published in: J Trauma 1975; 15 (5): 459-463
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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current marks/necrosis
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muscle paralysis
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multiple organ failures
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eye injury (cateract)
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unconsciousness
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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death
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
amputation,
neurological sequels
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degeneration of spinal cord
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
occupational
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power transmission line
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current entry and exit points:
stated incompletely
