Cervicothoracic spinal cord and pontomedullary injury secondary to high-voltage electrocution: a case report
elec. inj.
By:
Johl HK, Olshansky A, Beydoun SR, Rison RA
Published in: J Med Case Rep 2012; 6: 296
Patients
Endpoint
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burns
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muscle paralysis
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unconsciousness
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neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
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long-term consequences (> 1 year):
neurological sequels,
muscle paralysis
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cervicothoracic spinal cord and pontomedullary injury
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
low voltage
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current entry and exit points:
specified
