Delayed neurological sequelae of high-tension electrical burns elec. inj.

Patients

• 5 adults, Slovakia

Endpoint

• burns
• muscle paralysis
• eye injury (cateract)
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): neurological sequels

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, DC, high voltage, occupational, personal
• power transmission line, electrical substation

Comments on this article

• Miller RWS (1989): Editorial Comment on: Delayed neurological sequelae of high-tension electrical burns