An eleven-year survey of electrical burn injuries elec. inj.

Patients

• 186 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Turkey

Endpoint

• burns
• muscle paralysis
• fractures/ruptures
• secondary renal failure
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage < 1 kV AC, high voltage (not specified), occupational, personal
• power transmission line, inhouse wiring, other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: not specified