Electrical injuries in a pediatric emergency department
elec. inj.
By:
Garcia CT, Smith GA, Cohen DM, Fernandez K
Published in: Ann Emerg Med 1995; 26 (5): 604-608
Patients
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78 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United States
Endpoint
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burns
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respiratory paralysis
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fractures/ruptures
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seizures
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unconsciousness
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
neurological sequels
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rhabdomyolysis
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia,
cardiac failure
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
low voltage < 1 kV AC,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
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inhouse wiring,
other domestic appliance
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current entry and exit points:
not specified
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