Electrical Injuries: The Demographical and Clinical Features
Aim: Electrical injuries are an important health problem in our country, as well as worldwide. The aim of this study was to explore the demographic characteristics, complications and mortality associated with electrical injuries. Methods: In this study, 38 patients who had been exposed to elect...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2010-12-01
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| Series: | Haseki Tıp Bülteni |
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| Online Access: | http://www.hasekidergisi.com/makale_4593/Elektrik-Yaralanmalari-Demografik-Ve-Klinik-Ozellikler-Ozgun-Arastirma |
| Summary: | Aim: Electrical injuries are an important health problem in our
country, as well as worldwide. The aim of this study was to
explore the demographic characteristics, complications and
mortality associated with electrical injuries.
Methods: In this study, 38 patients who had been exposed to
electrical injuries and treated at the Emergency Department of,
Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University between October 2008
and October 2010 were reviewed. Data pertaining to the
patients were analysed retrospectively.
Results: Out of 38 patients, 28 (73.7%) were male and 10 (26.3%)
female. Electrical injuries were most frequently encountered in the
17-29 year age group, constituting 39.5% of cases. Eight (21.1%)
patients were exposed to high voltage and 30 (78.9%) to low
voltage. Among the circumstances leading to electrical injury, household
accidents (63.2%) prevailed over the occupational accidents
(36.8%). Two patients died due to sepsis. The overall mortality rate
was 5.3 % and the mean hospital stay was 4.1±5.2 days.
Conclusion: The results obtained from this research with
respect to the demographic and clinical features can help the
development of a particular strategy for electirical injuries. (The
Medical Bulletin of Haseki 2010; 48: 139-41 |
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| ISSN: | 1302-0072 2147-2688 |