Long thoracic nerve injury due to an electric burn
elec. inj.
By:
Still JM, Law EJ, Duncan JW, Hughes HF
Published in: J Burn Care Rehabil 1996; 17 (6) Pt 1: 562-564
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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current marks/necrosis
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
neurological sequels
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
occupational
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electrical substation
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current entry and exit points:
not specified