Accidental electric shock in pregnancy: a prospective cohort study elec. inj.

Patients

• 31 adults, Canada

Endpoint

• burns
• effect on pregnancy and fetus, spontaneous abortion

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
• inhouse wiring, other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely

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