Cardiac and neurological impairments following electric shock in a young child elec. inj.

Patients

• One child (younger than 14 years), Switzerland

Endpoint

• burns
• respiratory paralysis
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, acute myocardial infarction

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage
• inhouse wiring
• current entry and exit points: specified