Electrical injury to the central nervous system elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Australia

Endpoint

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

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1.5 kV DC, occupational
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely