Patterns of high tension electrical injury in children and adolescents and their management
elec. inj.
By:
Burke JF, Quinby Jr WC, Bondoc C, McLaughlin E, Trelstad RL
Published in: Am J Surg 1977; 133 (4): 492-497
Patients
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29 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United States
Endpoint
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burns
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current marks/necrosis
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unconsciousness
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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death
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
amputation
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
personal
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power transmission line,
electrical substation
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current entry and exit points:
specified
