Effect of current pathway on mortality and morbidity in electrical burn patients
elec. inj.
By:
Aghakhani K, Heidari M, Tabatabaee SM, Abdolkarimi L
Published in: Burns 2015; 41 (1): 172-176
Patients
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287 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Iran
Endpoint
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burns
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death
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
amputation
Exposure
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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
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current entry and exit points:
specified
