Factors influencing the sequelae of high tension electrical injuries elec. inj.

Patients

• 59 adults, Spain

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• fractures/ruptures
• secondary renal failure
• eye injury (cateract)
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, cardiac failure

Exposure

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