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Accidental Electric Shock during Pregnancy: Reflection on a Case
Johnny Awwad1, Antoine Hannoun, Farah Fares
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
AJP Reports
|October 23, 2013
Summary
Accidental maternal electric shock during pregnancy, even if seemingly minor, requires prompt fetal well-being assessment. This case highlights potential fetal arrhythmia risks and protective factors during electrocution.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Emergency Medicine
- Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Limited data exists on fetal outcomes following maternal electric shock.
- Pregnancy alters the body's response to electrical injury, necessitating specific clinical considerations.
Observation:
- A case report details a pregnant woman at 28 weeks' gestation experiencing accidental maternal electric shock.
- The incident involved low-voltage, low-frequency current with a hand-to-hand pathway.
Findings:
- The fetus exhibited benign fetal arrhythmia post-electrocution.
- Dry skin at the point of electrical contact and the current's pathway likely mitigated fetal injury.
Implications:
- Maternal electrocution incidents, regardless of apparent severity, warrant immediate fetal well-being evaluation.
- Understanding altered electrophysiology during pregnancy is crucial for managing such cases.
- This case underscores the importance of vigilance in obstetric emergencies involving electrical trauma.
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