High-voltage injury resulting in permanent right heart dysfunction elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, United States

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• respiratory paralysis
• unconsciousness
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation, permanent right heart dysfunction
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, cardiac failure

Exposure

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