Abdominoperineal Electrical Injury Involving Urogenital Organs
elec. inj.
By:
Bajaj SP, Pande S, Ahmad I, Arora S
Published in: Burns 2000; 26 (7): 664-668
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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current marks/necrosis
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unconsciousness
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
amputation
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perforated bladder (everting out of the abdomen)
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
high voltage ≥ 1.5 kV DC,
occupational
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power transmission line
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current entry and exit points:
not specified