Electrical burns in times of economic crisis: A new epidemiologic profile elec. inj.

Patients

• 71 adults, Spain

Endpoint

• burns
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• compartment syndrome
• cardiovascular effects: cardiac failure

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, occupational, personal
• current entry and exit points: not specified