Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department Common Injuries by System: CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal cord injury (can be delayed) — high voltage Cardiac - Vfib/asystole — usually immediate, prior to ED arrival MSK - Fractures, dislocations (posterior shoulder - AC), rhabdomyolysis, compartment syndrome - high risk in high voltage Skin - Burns, may be severe and deep especially with AC HEENT -Cataracts (delayed), TM rupture, hemotympanum #Electrical #Injury #Electrocution #Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management #Emergency #Algorithm
