EMF-Portal | High voltage electrical injuries

High voltage electrical injuries elec. inj.

By: Kaloudova Y, Sin R, Rihova H, Brychta R, Suchanek I, Martincova A

Published in: Acta Chir Plast 2006; 48 (4): 119-122

Journal not peer-reviewed

Patients

41 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Czechia

Endpoint

burns

current marks/necrosis

death

long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation

Exposure

lightning

electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational

power transmission line, electrical substation

current entry and exit points: not specified