Electrical and lightning injuries review

Endpoint

• effects on the cardiovascular system
• effects on the neurological system
• treatment/therapy: resuscitation, triage and subsequent care
• epidemiology
• effects on skin
• effects on musculoskeletal systems
• effects on other organs: eyes and ears
• electrical injuries: pathophysiology

Exposure

• • DC
  • 50/60 Hz
  • touch current
  • lightning
• • electric injuries/electrocution
• • low voltage
  • high voltage