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Electric shock in pregnancy

D M Fatovich1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
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Electric shock during pregnancy poses severe risks to the fetus, with high fetal mortality rates. Prompt fetal monitoring and obstetric supervision are crucial for pregnant women experiencing electric shock.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Toxicology

Background:

  • Electric shock is a potential hazard for pregnant women.
  • Understanding the impact of electric shock on pregnancy outcomes is critical for emergency physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review English language literature for case reports of electric shock in pregnant women.
  • To analyze the outcomes of electric shock exposure during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of case reports.
  • Data collection included voltage, gestational age, injury-to-delivery interval, and patient outcomes.
  • Analysis of 15 reported cases.

Main Results:

  • Fetal mortality rate was 73% (11 out of 15 cases).

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  • Only one reported case resulted in a normal pregnancy outcome.
  • Fetuses are significantly more vulnerable to electric shock than mothers.

    • Conclusions:

    • Electric shock in pregnancy, regardless of perceived severity, necessitates immediate fetal monitoring.
    • Close obstetric supervision is essential following maternal electric shock exposure.
    • The fetus is highly susceptible to the adverse effects of electric shock.