Early Fasciotomy in Electrically Injured Patients as a Marker for Injury Severity and Deep Venous Thrombosis Risk: An Analysis of the National Burn Repository
elec. inj.
By:
Pannucci CJ, Osborne NH, Jaber RM, Cederna PS, Wahl WL
Published in: J Burn Care Res 2010; 31 (6): 882-887
Patients
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1469 adults, United States
Endpoint
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burns
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
amputation
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cardiovascular effects:
deep vein thrombosis
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current
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current entry and exit points:
not specified