Episode 981: Electrical Burns

Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD

Educational Pearls:

Quick Statistics on Electrical Burns:
Electrical burns compose roughly 2 to 9% of all burns that come into emergency departments. The majority of patients who receive electrical burns are male, typically aged 20's to 30's, accounting for 80 to 90% of all electrical burn victims. The majority of burns are linked to occupational exposure. The upper extremities are more commonly impacted by electrical burns, accounting for 70 to 90% of entry points into the body during an exposure.

What are some of the key considerations in electrical burns?

Unlike chemical or fire/heat...