Epidemiologiya porazhenii elektricheskim tokom: elektrotravma i elektroozhogi (obzor inostrannykh publikatsii)
https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2014-0-4-26-33
Abstract
Effects of electric current on human beings can lead to local and general changes in tissues and organs, and in the most severe cases - to fatal outcome. The review describes the pathological processes developing as a result of electric current. Types of lesions are discussed. The data on the epidemiology of electric shock are provided along with its circumstances at home and at work in both developing and developed countries. The differences in clinical symptoms between high voltage and low voltage trauma, as well as electrical and high temperature agent exposure are shown. Risk factors in children are identified. Mortality after this type of injury is described.
About the Authors
V. A. Sokolov
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., senior lecturer, assistant, Thermal Lesions Department
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., senior lecturer, assistant, Thermal Lesions Department
S. A. Petrachkov
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., teacher, Thermal Lesions Department
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., teacher, Thermal Lesions Department
A. A. Stepanenko
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., Head, Thermal Lesions Department
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., Head, Thermal Lesions Department
A. L. Admakin
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., senior teacher, Thermal Lesions Department
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci., senior teacher, Thermal Lesions Department
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Sokolov V.A., Petrachkov S.A., Stepanenko A.A., Admakin A.L. Epidemiologiya porazhenii elektricheskim tokom: elektrotravma i elektroozhogi (obzor inostrannykh publikatsii). Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations. 2014;(4):26-33. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2014-0-4-26-33
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