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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Electrical burns are classified by voltage (high ≥1000V, low <1000V) and can result from direct current flow, arcs, or flame injuries.
  • Injury severity depends on voltage, current type, path, duration, and individual factors, affecting tissues from skin to bone.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of electrical and lightning injury mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and management strategies.
  • To highlight the importance of prompt evaluation for complications such as cardiac dysrhythmias, acute renal failure, and neurological deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Review of injury mechanisms including current flow, arc, and flame.
  • Discussion of factors influencing injury severity: voltage, current type, body path, contact duration, and tissue resistance.
  • Emphasis on prompt medical evaluation, including assessment for myoglobinuria, cardiac function, and neurological status.

Main Results:

  • Electrical injuries can cause deep tissue damage, cardiac dysrhythmias, and myoglobinuria, increasing the risk of acute renal failure.
  • Neurological complications are variable, can be delayed, and may include nonspecific symptoms.
  • Associated traumatic injuries from falls or forceful muscle contractions occur in approximately 15% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Electrical and lightning injuries require thorough evaluation for both visible and hidden damage, including potential for compartment syndrome.
  • Aggressive fluid resuscitation and urine alkalinization may be necessary to prevent renal damage from myoglobin.
  • Prevention remains the most effective strategy for managing electrical burn victims, emphasizing early and comprehensive assessment and treatment.