A late, fatal complication of a high energy thermal injury to the scalp elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, Ireland

Endpoint

• burns
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): neurological sequels, muscle paralysis, cerebritis

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, personal
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: not specified