An electrical injury, (electric injury) or electrical shock (electric shock) is damage sustained to the skin or internal organs on direct contact with...
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injuries may include electrical injury, burns from heat, and mechanical trauma. Diagnosis is typically based on history of the injury and examination. Prevention...
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An electrical burn is a burn that results from electricity passing through the body causing rapid injury. Approximately 1000 deaths per year due to electrical...
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medications, or a substance use disorder. Other causes include infections, electrical injury, heat stroke, prolonged immobilization, lack of blood flow to a limb...
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AC power plugs and sockets (redirect from Electrical socket)
subsequently developed for both convenience and protection from electrical injury. Electrical plugs and sockets differ from one another in voltage and current...
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of oxygen, electrolyte disturbance (such as very low potassium), electrical injury, and intense physical exercise. Cardiac arrest is diagnosed by the...
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Burn (redirect from Burn injury)
Numbness or tingling may persist for a prolonged period of time after an electrical injury. Burns may also produce emotional and psychological distress. Burns...
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Home safety (section Electrical injury)
and potential dangers in and around a home that may cause bodily harm, injury, or even death to those living there. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors located...
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ethanol faster than an immersion heater, commonly sold in 300 W. Electrical injury may occur if immersion heaters are modified, as if a 35 °C (95 °F)...
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cause serious electrical injuries in the workplace. Lightning strikes can also cause severe electrical injuries. Fatal electrical injuries are often caused...
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