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Case Report: a High-Voltage Victim

ACEP Now

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

EB Medicine

It was peer reviewed by Dr. O’Keefe and Dr. Silverberg from Florida State University College of Medicine and Kings County Hospital, respectively. In at least one study, the incidence of DVT in hospitalized burn patients was as high as 23%. Schieche from the Oklahoma University School of Community Medicine. That’s -- high.