Electric burns: High- and low-tension injuries elec. inj.

Patients

• 179 adults, Spain

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation, neurological sequels
• myoglobinuria

Exposure

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