• S. Afr. Med. J. · Feb 1982

    Review Case Reports

    High-voltage electrical injury. A case report and review of the literature.

    • T H Diamond, A Twomey, and D P Myburgh.
    • S. Afr. Med. J. 1982 Feb 27; 61 (9): 318-21.

    AbstractA 25-year-old Black man was exposed to an 11 000 V electrical injury. The rapid development of neurogenic pulmonary oedema, haemolysis and disseminated intravascular coagulation is outlined. The importance of early prophylaxis and treatment in order to decrease the high morbidity associated with high-tension injury is stressed. A review of the literature follows.

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