Myocardial damage and electrical injuries: significance of early elevation of CPK-MB isoenzymes elec. inj.

Patients

• 36 adults and children (younger than 14 years), United States

Endpoint

• burns
• unconsciousness
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

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