Burns in southern Turkey: electrical burns remain a major problem elec. inj.

Patients

• 23 adults, Turkey

Endpoint

• burns
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation

Exposure

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