Peripheral nerve disorders in electrical and lightning injuries review

Endpoint

• effects on the neurological system: direct or indirect injuries of the peripheral nervous system (alteration in consciousness, limb paresthesias, mono- and polyneuropathy, limb pain)
• electrical injuries: pathogenesis, mechanism

Exposure

• • DC
  • 50/60 Hz
  • touch current
  • lightning
• • power transmission line
  • inhouse wiring
  • electric injuries/electrocution
• • occupational
  • personal
  • low voltage
  • high voltage