Literature DB >> 7036380

High-voltage electrical injury. A case report and review of the literature.

T H Diamond, A Twomey, D P Myburgh.   

Abstract

A 25-year-old Black man was exposed to an 11 000 V electrical injury. The rapid development of neurogenic pulmonary oedema, haemolysis and disseminated intravascular coagulation is outlined. The importance of early prophylaxis and treatment in order to decrease the high morbidity associated with high-tension injury is stressed. A review of the literature follows.

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Year:  1982        PMID: 7036380

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  S Afr Med J


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1.  Disseminated intravascular coagulation and acute myocardial necrosis caused by lightning.

Authors:  J M Ekoé; M Cunningham; O Jaques; F Balague; R P Baumann; L Humair; A de Torrenté
Journal:  Intensive Care Med       Date:  1985       Impact factor: 17.440

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