Electrical burns--incidence and prognosis in Western Scotland elec. inj.

Patients

• 70 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United Kingdom

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• fractures/ruptures
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage, high voltage
• power transmission line, other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: not specified