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    • Electrical burns represent a significant, though infrequent, cause of hospital admissions globally.
    • These injuries pose a potentially severe threat due to the mechanism of electrical energy transfer.

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    • To elucidate the epidemiology of electrical burn injuries in adults.
    • To detail the clinical presentation, treatment strategies, and subsequent complications.

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    • A retrospective analysis was conducted on adult patients admitted to a specialized tertiary burns center.
    • Data collection focused on demographics, injury cause, voltage, affected body parts, and treatment outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Eighty-two adult cases were reviewed, with males (92.7%) and a mean age of 40 years predominating.
    • Work-related (39%) and DIY activities (32%) were primary causes, predominantly involving low-voltage sources (<1000W).
    • Head and upper extremities were most affected, with a mean burn size of 3% TBSA and a short hospital stay (2 days).

    Conclusions:

    • Electrical burns are infrequent but serious, with low-voltage incidents common among manual laborers, often resulting in superficial flesh burns.
    • While minor injuries are managed non-operatively, significant risks include digit loss, neurological deficits, cardiac arrhythmias, and renal failure.