Cardiac monitoring in patients with electrocution injury
elec. inj.
By:
Akkas M, Hocagil H, Ay D, Erbil B, Kunt MM, Ozmen MM
Published in: Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2012; 18 (4): 301-305
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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death
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia,
cardiac failure
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
low voltage,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC,
occupational,
personal
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power transmission line,
electrical substation,
inhouse wiring,
other domestic appliance
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current entry and exit points:
stated incompletely
