Correlation between serum creatinine kinase levels and extent of muscle damage in electrical burns elec. inj.

Patients

• 42 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Germany

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• rhabdomyolysis

Exposure

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

Comments on this article

• Pereira C et al. (2005): Serum creatinine kinase levels for diagnosing muscle damage in electrical burns