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Electrical injury can affect any system and organ. Central nervous system (CNS)
complications are especially well recognised, causing an increased risk of morbidity, while …

Introduction Electric shocks may have neurological consequences for the victims. Although
the literature on the neurological consequences of electric shocks is limited by retrospective …

This brief presents information on occupational injuries from electric shock and arc flash
events through a review of literature, electrical incident data, and similar sources. It includes …

BACKGROUND Although electrical burns are less prevalent than other types, they put
socioeconomic burden on communities, yielding higher mortalities. Therefore, the frequency …

Introduction Electrical injuries exhibit significant acute and long-term sequelae. Amputation
and neurological deficits are common in electrical injury survivors. There is a paucity of …

Background Direct current (DC) powered equipment and devices, including photovoltaic
systems, high-voltage direct current power lines and novel concepts in electromobility have …

Introduction Electrical injuries happen every day in homes and workplaces. Not only may
these injuries cause physical damage and disability, they may also cause mental disorders …

Purpose Over the years, many cases of electric cataract related to severe electrical injuries
have been reported. Most have been cases where the entrance or exit point of the current …

Purpose Professional electricians are highly subjected to electrical injuries. Previous studies
describing symptoms after electrical injury have not included people with less severe initial …