Electrically-induced heat amputation of the hand in a case of fatal electric shock caused by a faulty table lamp elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Germany

Endpoint

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

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage
• other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely