Pattern of severe electrical injuries in a Nigerian regional burn centre elec. inj.

Patients

• 24 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Nigeria

Endpoint

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

Exposure

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