High voltage injuries by contact with overhead lines: case reports of two young girls.
J Burn Care Res 2021;
43:496-498. [PMID:
34695205 DOI:
10.1093/jbcr/irab209]
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Abstract
High voltage burn injuries are rare in the pediatric age group, but can lead to devastating, severe sequelae. We present the cases of two young girls who suffered high voltage burn injuries due to direct contact with overhead power lines. Both patients came from difficult psychosocial backgrounds. The injuries resulted in severe long-term consequences and functional deficits.
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