Alteration in Gastrointestinal and Neurological Function After Electrical Injury: A Review of Four Cases

Buniak, Borys; Reedy, Dennis W; Caldarella, Felice A.; Bales, Charles R; Buniak, Lida; Janicek, Dixie

doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1999.01139.x

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Consequences of non-fatal electrical injury: Findings of community-based national survey in Bangladesh

Mashreky¹,

Rahman²,

Khan³

et al. 2012

Injury

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This study was designed to document the consequences of electrical injury in Bangladesh. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to December 2003. Nationally representative data were collected from 171,366 rural and urban households, comprising a total of 819,429 population. Face-to-face interview was chosen as a data collection method. The overall rate of electrical injury was 73.7 per 100,000 population-year. The rate of permanent disability due to electrical injury in Bangladesh was 0.366 per 100,000 population-year. Among the total 604 non-fatal electrical injuries in the survey, 282 (46.7%) had suffered from temporary disabilities for different durations. A total of 172 students were injured from electrical injury and among them 139 (80.8%) missed school for different durations due to their illness. Mean duration of absence from school was 9.72 days (SD±10.98), ranging from 1 to 45 days. Among the working people average duration of work loss was 10.56 days (SD±14.98), ranging from 1 to 90 days. About 39% of the total patients with electrical injury were contributors to their family income. For each family the expenditure for each seriously injured patient due to electrical injury was USD 271. Electrical Injury is a major cause of morbidity in Bangladesh. It is responsible for significant loss of school days and work days and creating serious health and economic hardship for the inflicted families. A nationwide prevention program needs to be developed to address this problem.

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Consequences of non-fatal electrical injury: Findings of community-based national survey in Bangladesh

Mashreky¹,

Rahman²,

Khan³

et al. 2012

Injury

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Epidemiology and Prognostic Factors Analysis of Electrical Injuries in Shaanxi, China: A Single-Center Observational Study of 385 Cases

Zhao,

Lei,

Yang

et al. 2024

Journal of Burn Care &Amp; Research

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The objective of this research is to investigate the epidemiological features of electrical injuries in Shaanxi Province, China, examine their prognosis, and ascertain the factors that impact the outcomes. Telephone follow-ups were conducted with electrical injury patients at our hospital between 2011 and 2021, yielding the following results: Most electrical injuries occur in males (94.3%) and younger or middle-aged individuals. The most common voltages involved are 220V and 380V. Since 2016, there has been a 20.1% annual decrease in electrical injuries, with most cases occurring from April to September. Patients typically undergo 1 surgical procedure (0,3), with a 14.8% amputation rate and an average hospital stay of 21 days (9,43). 1.8% of electrical injury patients have died, 17.1% have permanent nerve damage, and 10.8% need help with daily tasks. 18.5% have psychological issues and 9.6% have PTSD. 93.7% return to work in an average of 6 months (2,12). Amputation risk is influenced by voltage, muscle injury, and current pathway; skin grafting risk is mainly due to voltage. Heart injuries are affected by unconsciousness and current pathways; labor loss risk factors include voltage, falls from heights, and muscle injury; nerve damage is linked to muscle injury. Cataract development risk is associated with electric shock to the head and neck. It is crucial to address the psychological well-being of patients and provide necessary support. Patient input should be taken into account when deciding on treatment for non-functional limbs. Physicians should evaluate prognostic factors and provide appropriate treatment to enhance patient outcomes.

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Neuroprosthesis system for lower limbs action based on functional electrical stimulation

Ming

Yuan

et al. 2011

2011 International Conference on Electrical and Control Engineering

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Alteration in Gastrointestinal and Neurological Function After Electrical Injury: A Review of Four Cases

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

Consequences of non-fatal electrical injury: Findings of community-based national survey in Bangladesh

Consequences of non-fatal electrical injury: Findings of community-based national survey in Bangladesh

Epidemiology and Prognostic Factors Analysis of Electrical Injuries in Shaanxi, China: A Single-Center Observational Study of 385 Cases

Neuroprosthesis system for lower limbs action based on functional electrical stimulation

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