Damage to electricityT75.4
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Damage to the skin due to exposure to electric current. One separates high voltage accidents from low voltage accidents.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Current marks at current input and output interfaces. Black tinged necroses.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In the event of a serious accident, the patient must be admitted to a monitoring station immediately after first aid. Cave! Ventricular fibrillation can still occur hours after the accident! Heart damage caused by the electric shock is not always immediately visible on the ECG. Because of the danger of rhabdomyolysis, monitoring of circulation and kidney function.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment depending on the degree of burning, for grade I drying, cooling treatment with moist compresses, powder (e.g. zinc oxide or talcum) or lotio alba, for grades II to III fatty antiseptic gauze dressings (e.g. bactigras). For grade III necrosectomy and plastic defect coverage, see burn.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Favourable if you survive the first post-traumatic hours.