Survival after Severe Intrathoracic Electrical Injury
elec. inj.
By:
Schleich AR, Schweiger H, Becsey A, Cruse CW
Published in: Burns 2010; 36 (5): e61-e64
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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current marks/necrosis
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pulmonary embolism
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
occupational
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power transmission line
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current entry and exit points:
not specified