Complete recovery following a high voltage electrical injury associated with delayed onset of quadriplegia and multiple cranial nerves dysfunction elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Australia

Endpoint

• burns
• muscle paralysis
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• dysarthia, dysphagia, respiratory problems, chest infection, sepsis
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: not specified