Interleukin-8 is Elevated in cerebrospinal fluid Following High-Voltage Electrical Injury with Late-Onset Paraplegia Suggesting Neuronal Damage at the Microlevel as Causative Factor elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Sweden

Endpoint

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

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