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Management of a Mass Casualty Event Caused by Electrocution Using Doctor Helicopters elec. inj.

By: Ishikawa K, Jitsuiki K, Ohsaka H, Yoshizawa T, Obinata M, Omori K, Oode Y, Takahashi M, Yanagawa Y

Published in: Air Med J 2016; 35 (3): 180-182

Patients

7 adults and children (younger than 14 years), Japan

Endpoint

burns

unconsciousness

neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)

death

long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation

cardiovascular effects: cardiac failure

Exposure

electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage

current entry and exit points: not specified