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Area of Science:

Trauma Surgery
Burn Care
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Electrical burn injuries represent a significant cause of trauma, particularly among males across pediatric and adult populations.
Common causes include product misuse, inattentiveness, lack of knowledge, and inadequate parental supervision, highlighting preventable factors.
The study reviews a cohort of 94 electrical burn patients treated over a 5-year period.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the incidence, causes, complications, and outcomes of electrical burn injuries.
To identify critical factors contributing to morbidity and mortality in electrical burn patients.
To emphasize the importance of early intervention and public education for electrical burn prevention.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 94 electrical burn patient cases treated over a 5-year period.
Data collection focused on patient demographics, injury cause, complications, treatment modalities, and mortality.
Analysis of complication rates, particularly musculoskeletal issues and acute renal failure, and their management outcomes.

Main Results:

Musculoskeletal complications were prevalent (37.3%), with a high rate of major amputations (71.42%) in affected patients.
Acute renal failure occurred in 18.08% of cases, indicating severe systemic impact.
Despite intensive treatments like peritoneal and hemodialysis, the overall mortality rate remained alarmingly high at 58.82%.

Conclusions:

Electrical burn injuries are associated with severe complications, including high rates of amputation and significant mortality.
Early surgical decompression and closer patient monitoring are crucial for mitigating complications.
Public health initiatives and physician education are essential for preventing electrical burn injuries through increased awareness and safety measures.