Severe High-Voltage Electrical Injury: A Rare Case Report

Area of Science:

• Trauma Surgery
• Critical Care Medicine
• Electrical Injury Management

Background:

• High-voltage electrical injuries present significant challenges due to extensive tissue damage and secondary complications.
• Prompt and comprehensive management is crucial for patient survival and functional recovery.

Observation:

• A patient with severe high-voltage electrical injury presented with critical conditions including limb damage, large abdominal wall defect, visceral necrosis, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• The patient experienced abdominal infection, renal insufficiency, myocardial damage, and atrial fibrillation.

Findings:

• A personalized, multidisciplinary treatment approach was implemented to address the complex acute and critical conditions.
• Successful management involved wound closure, restoration of abdominal organ function, and stabilization of systemic complications.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of tailored treatment strategies in managing severe electrical injuries.
• The successful outcome provides a valuable reference for future clinical interventions in similar complex trauma cases.