Electrical burns of the hand elec. inj.

Patients

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

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• unconsciousness
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation

Exposure

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