Accidental high voltage electrocution: a rare neurosurgical problem elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Italy

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• muscle paralysis
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational
• electrical substation
• current entry and exit points: specified