High-voltage electrical injuries: management and outcome of 60 cases elec. inj.

Patients

• 60 adults, United States

Endpoint

• burns
• fractures/ruptures
• eye injury (cateract)
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation, muscle paralysis
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational, personal
• power transmission line, underground cable, other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: not specified

Comments on this article

• Roberts HJ (1989): Sequelae of electrical shock