Pediatric electrical injuries: a review of 38 consecutive patients elec. inj.

Patients

• 38 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Turkey

Endpoint

• burns
• fractures/ruptures
• unconsciousness
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• oral injuries
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia

Exposure

• lightning
• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, DC, low voltage < 1 kV AC, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational, personal
• power transmission line, inhouse wiring, other domestic appliance
• current entry and exit points: not specified