EMF-Portal | Early predictors of myoglobinuria and acute renal failure following electrical injury

Early predictors of myoglobinuria and acute renal failure following electrical injury elec. inj.

By: Rosen CL, Adler JN, Rabban JT, Sethi RK, Arkoff L, Blair JA, Sheridan R

Published in: J Emerg Med 1999; 17 (5): 783-789

Patients

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

Endpoint

burns

secondary renal failure

unconsciousness

myoglobinuria, compartment syndrome

rhabdomyolysis

cardiovascular effects: cardiac failure

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