High voltage electrical injuries in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital elec. inj.

Patients

• 3 adults, Nigeria

Endpoint

• burns
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• compartment syndrom

Exposure

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