Ventricular Fibrillation Initiated by an Electrocution Injury and Terminated by an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator elec. inj.

Patients

• 2 adults, United States

Endpoint

• burns
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

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