Abstract
Electrical injuries to the extremity can result in significant local tissue damage and systemic problems. An understanding of the pathophysiology of electrical injuries is critical to the medical and surgical management of patients who sustain these injuries.
MeSH terms
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Burns, Electric / diagnosis
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Burns, Electric / physiopathology
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Burns, Electric / therapy
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Compartment Syndromes / prevention & control
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Decompression, Surgical
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Electric Injuries / diagnosis*
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Electric Injuries / physiopathology
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Electric Injuries / therapy*
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Electrocardiography
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Fluid Therapy
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Humans
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Lightning Injuries / complications
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Lightning Injuries / physiopathology
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Lightning Injuries / therapy
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Skin Transplantation