Right thalamic hemorrhage resulting from high-voltage electrical injury: a case report
elec. inj.
By:
Caksen H, Yuca SA, Demirtas I, Odabas D, Cesur Y, Demirok A
Published in: Brain Dev 2004; 26 (2): 134-136
Patients
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One child (younger than 14 years), Turkey
Endpoint
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burns
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muscle paralysis
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eye injury (cateract)
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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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right thalamic hemorrhage
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
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current entry and exit points:
not specified
