Bone marrow embolism to the lung in electrocution: two case reports elec. inj.

Patients

• 2 adults, South Africa

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• fractures/ruptures
• death
• bone marrow embolism to the lung

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, personal
• power transmission line, inhouse wiring
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely