Temporal changes in deep venous thrombosis risk after electrical injury elec. inj.

Patients

• 77 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United States

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• respiratory paralysis
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• deep venous thrombosis
• cardiovascular effects: acute myocardial infarction

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage < 1 kV AC, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
• current entry and exit points: not specified