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  • Trauma Surgery
  • Burn Medicine
  • Electrical Injury Research

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  • Electrocutions during fruit harvesting are underreported but pose a serious risk.
  • Tall fruit trees (mango, avocado) can obscure power lines, increasing electrocution danger.
  • Associated falls exacerbate burn injuries, leading to complex polytrauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and characteristics of electrocutions linked to fruit procurement.
  • To analyze injury patterns, complications, and outcomes in this patient population.
  • To highlight the seasonal nature and challenges in managing these unique injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of all electrocution cases from 2013-2018 at an ABA-verified burn center.
  • Analysis of demographics, injury severity, burn characteristics, and treatment interventions.
  • Evaluation of complications, including compartment syndrome, amputations, and fall-related trauma.

Main Results:

  • 23% of electrocutions (22 cases) were associated with fruit procurement.
  • Patients were predominantly male (95%), aged 43±14 years, with 36% experiencing third-degree burns.
  • High rates of ICU admission (59%), operative interventions (39%), compartment syndrome (18%), amputations (14%), and mortality (32%) were observed.
  • Fifty percent of cases involved falls, leading to polytrauma.
  • Injuries peaked between June and December, coinciding with fruit seasons.

Conclusions:

  • Electrocution during fruit picking is a distinct, seasonal injury pattern.
  • These incidents often result in severe polytrauma due to associated falls.
  • Effective management requires recognizing the complexity of these electrical burn injuries and associated trauma.