Serum Creatine Phosphokinase as Prognostic Indicator in the Management of Electrical Burn elec. inj.

Patients

• 38 adults, India

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• multiple organ failures
• secondary renal failure
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• rhabdomyolysis

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage (not specified), high voltage (not specified)
• power transmission line, inhouse wiring
• current entry and exit points: not specified