Electrocution by arcing: a nonfatal case study elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Italy

Endpoint

• burns
• fractures/ruptures
• unconsciousness
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

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