Severe Hypokalemia as a Cause of Acute Transient Paraplegia Following Electrical Shock
elec. inj.
By:
Dasgupta RA, Schulz 3rd JT, Lee RC, Ryan CM
Published in: Burns 2002; 28 (6): 609-611
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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muscle paralysis
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unconsciousness
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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:
stated incompletely
