High-voltage electrical injury. A case report and review of the literature elec. inj.

Patients

• One adult, South Africa

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, hemolysis

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: stated incompletely