Electrical burns associated with head injuries elec. inj.

Patients

• 8 adults, China

Endpoint

• burns
• fractures/ruptures
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): neurological sequels
• spleen rupture, brachial artery disruption

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: specified

Comments on this article

• Fried M et al. (1995): Re: Electrical burns associated with head injuries