Electrical and lightning injuries
elec. inj.
By:
Maghsoudi H, Adyani Y, Ahmadian N
Published in: J Burn Care Res 2007; 28 (2): 255-261
Patients
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202 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Iran
Endpoint
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burns
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current marks/necrosis
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respiratory paralysis
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fractures/ruptures
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secondary renal failure
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unconsciousness
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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death
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
amputation
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia,
cardiac failure
Exposure
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lightning
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
low voltage < 1 kV AC,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
occupational,
personal
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power transmission line,
inhouse wiring,
other domestic appliance
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current entry and exit points:
not specified