Management of high voltage electrical burns: review of 16 cases elec. inj.

Patients

• 16 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United States

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• respiratory paralysis
• fractures/ruptures
• unconsciousness
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• cardiovascular effects

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, occupational, personal
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: specified