Cardiac manifestations following electrocution in children elec. inj.

Patients

• 52 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Israel

Endpoint

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

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
• inhouse wiring
• current entry and exit points: not specified