Epidemiology and acute management of high tension electrical burns in a rural-based medical college
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Introduction . Electrical burns are one of the most common causes besides flame and scalds. High tension electrical lead to greater morbidity mortality. Active management strategies required manage high burns. Common epidemiological features surgical wounds described. Role ligation in has been Purpose To describe epidemiology, main presentation acute Materials methods This study was done for duration 2 months. All patients who were admitted with included study. Patients’ demographics, mode injury, % age burn areas involved, entry-exit recorded on day admission. Emergency fasciotomy cases impending gangrenous changes inlimbs prevent compartment syndrome peripheral neuropathy. Reconstructive surgeries depending thelocation depth Results. 64% below 30 years. The majority sustained electric males (82.3%). from low middle socioeconomic status according modified kuppuswamy scale. contact (55.8%). unskilled workers working fields (94.2%). Surgical treatment all includes fasciotomies 15 patients, debridement/ amputation 32 reconstructive 42 patients. Conclusion burns, especially rural areas. Public awareness compliance safety standards as well respect potentially deleterious effects electricity utmost essential avoiding these deadly injuries.
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عنوان ژورنال: ???????????? ????????
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1605-220X', '2618-9593']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21518/akh2022-008