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Case Report: a High-Voltage Victim

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4,5 High voltage injuries can throw a victim from the electrical source, lead to falls, and cause forceful tetany with spinal hyperextension injuries or joint dislocations. Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc.

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Episode 22 - Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department An Evidence-Based Review

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In total, they pulled references from 1966 until 2018. Nachi: Additionally, for those with severe electrical injuries, an IV should be placed and fluid resuscitation should begin. Nachi: Fluid resuscitation with isotonic fluids is the standard -- again -- with a goal urine output of 1-1.5