Literature DB >> 29021719

L J Owona Manga1, M Kouassi Yao2.   

Abstract

The frequency of work-related electrical injuries has dropped but their characteristics remain unknown in our country. This survey aimed to describe the work-related electrical injuries that occurred in Yaounde during the period 2005-2014. The study was carried out in Yaounde-based central level hospitals from February 1st, 2015 to May 10th, 2015. Data from the files of the victims of these accidents were collated and analyzed. Socio-demographic, professional and epidemiological data were described and results were presented in descriptive mode. The sample comprised 25 males (83.3%) and 5 females (16.7%). The mean age was 28±8.3 years. Three out of four victims were working in the informal sector. Accidents were caused by low voltage current (56.7%). The victims were usually electricians and electrical workers (24%). Accidents occurred at various locations, such as in workshops and in the yard and at different times of the day. We recommend that specific training sessions targeting these workers of the informal sector be organized in order to prevent these dangerous accidents.

Year:  2017        PMID: 29021719      PMCID: PMC5627558     

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Ann Burns Fire Disasters        ISSN: 1592-9558


  10 in total

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Journal:  Ann Burns Fire Disasters       Date:  2008-09-30

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Journal:  Ann Burns Fire Disasters       Date:  2009-03-31

Review 6.  Burn prevention mechanisms and outcomes: pitfalls, failures and successes.

Authors:  Bishara S Atiyeh; Michel Costagliola; Shady N Hayek
Journal:  Burns       Date:  2008-10-15       Impact factor: 2.744

7.  Pattern of high voltage electrical injuries in the Kashmir valley: a 10-year single centre experience.

Authors:  R A Kasana; P U F Baba; A H Wani
Journal:  Ann Burns Fire Disasters       Date:  2016-12-31

8.  Electrical burn - a four-year study.

Authors:  S Y Haddad
Journal:  Ann Burns Fire Disasters       Date:  2008-06-30

9.  Pattern of severe electrical injuries in a Nigerian regional burn centre.

Authors:  K O Opara; T O G Chukwuanukwu; I S Ogbonnaya; C U Nwadinigwe
Journal:  Niger J Clin Pract       Date:  2006-12       Impact factor: 0.968

Review 10.  Electrical injuries.

Authors:  Anastassios C Koumbourlis
Journal:  Crit Care Med       Date:  2002-11       Impact factor: 7.598

  10 in total

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