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Abstract

High voltage electricity Induced lung injury- A case report and review of literature- Harish- KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research

Harish

Introduction: Electricity Induced lung injury is a rare complication of electrical burn. This is the first documented case of bilateral lung infiltrates/ oedema without cardiac arrest following a electrical burn in Tamilnadu.

Case report: Mechanics of injury A 25 year old Ranganathan who came in contact with a overhead electrical line while working in terrace was brought in a drowsy state

Examination:
Drowsy, ocassionally responds to oral commands
SPO2:88% in room air
Vitals stable
RS: bilateral creps + scattered in all areas Recovered on Day2
 

Published Date: 2021-03-23;