Kite-flying: a unique but dangerous mode of electrical injury in children elec. inj.

Patients

• 6 children (younger than 14 years), India

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis

Exposure

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