Abstract
Electrical injuries are a unique type of burn that requires more burn expertise than the usual thermal burn. These burns can be divided into low, high, and ultra-high injuries which have unique characteristics. Electrical injuries can lead to “flash” burns, which act like thermal burns. They may also arc across joints. The true electrical injury, however, results from energy coursing through the extremities. These injuries are usually more extensive than can be seen from the outside. The true electrical burn should always be evaluated for the need of fasciotomy and will often require extensive debridement of deep muscle. These special burns should all be referred to a burn center.
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Gibran, N. (2016). Electrical Injuries. In: Greenhalgh, D. (eds) Burn Care for General Surgeons and General Practitioners . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29161-1_15
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