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Electrical burns

An electrical injury occurs when an electrical current from an external source runs through the body as heat. Electrical burns are the result of tissue damage from heat of up to 5,000 degrees Celsius generated by an electric current. The heat causes extensive damage and usually follows the current, but it can damage other structures such as muscle and bone. This electrical current usually flows along the blood vessels and nerves.

This type of electrical current can cause the following three burns:

  • contact burn injury
  • flash burn
  • flame burn

The points of entrance and exit on the skin are burned, along with the muscle and subcutaneous tissues through which the current passes. It is possible that fatal cardiac arrhythmia may result. In this situation contact your local burn center or emergency room immediately.
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