Relation between Serum Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Myoglobin, CK Levels and Morbidity and Mortality in High Voltage Electrical Injuries
elec. inj.
By:
Orak M, Ustundag M, Guloglu C, Gokhan S, Alyan O
Published in: Intern Med 2010; 49 (22): 2439-2443
Endpoint
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burns
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current marks/necrosis
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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
Exposure
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electric injuries/electrocution,
touch current,
50/60 Hz,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
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current entry and exit points:
stated incompletely
