Electrical injuries

Jeffrey Lubin

doi:10.1002/9781118990810.ch31

Electrical injuries

Jeffrey Lubin

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Electricity can cause injury in a variety of ways. This chapter highlights the potential hazards that may be present at an electrical injury scene as well as the common misconceptions about lightning behavior. The basic concepts and pathophysiology behind electrical injuries, including lightning strikes, are discussed. Principles of management are reviewed, with an emphasis on treating the cardiac and respiratory systems as well as looking for burns and other traumatic injuries.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Emergency Medical Services
Subtitle of host publication	Clinical Practice and Systems Oversight: Volume 1: Clinical Aspects of EMS: Second Edition: Volume 2: Medical Oversight of EMS: Second Edition
Publisher	wiley
Pages	243-247
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118990810
ISBN (Print)	9781118865309
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118990810.ch31
State	Published - Jan 1 2015

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