Acute electrical burns: a 10-year clinical experience
elec. inj.
By:
Hanumadass ML, Voora SB, Kagan RJ, Matsuda T
Published in: Burns Incl Therm Inj 1986; 12 (6): 427-431
Patients
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185 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United States
Endpoint
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burns
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
amputation
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metabolic acidosis
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
low voltage < 1 kV AC,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
occupational,
personal
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power transmission line,
inhouse wiring,
other domestic appliance
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current entry and exit points:
stated incompletely
