Three Cases of Inner Ear Damage after Electrical Burns elec. inj.

Patients

• 3 adults, Korea

Endpoint

• burns
• ear injury
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): sensorineural hearing loss

Exposure

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