Electrical burns of the upper limbs

During a period of 27 months, between 1991 and 1993, 15 patients with upper limb lesions caused by electrical hazards were admitted in the Burn Emergency Service of the Hospital das Clinicas-FMUSP. This lesion is usually a dramatic condition and requires a sound physiopathologic knowledge by the sur...

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Published inRevista do Hospital das Clinicás Vol. 50 Suppl; p. 13
Main Authors Tuma Júnior, P, de Faria, J C, Fontana, C, Goldenberg, D C, Ferreira, M C
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published Brazil 1995
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Arm Injuries - economics
Arm Injuries - epidemiology
Arm Injuries - etiology
Arm Injuries - surgery
Brazil - epidemiology
Burns, Electric - economics
Burns, Electric - epidemiology
Burns, Electric - etiology
Burns, Electric - surgery
Child
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors
Brazil
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Summary:During a period of 27 months, between 1991 and 1993, 15 patients with upper limb lesions caused by electrical hazards were admitted in the Burn Emergency Service of the Hospital das Clinicas-FMUSP. This lesion is usually a dramatic condition and requires a sound physiopathologic knowledge by the surgeon. These accidents may have permanent incapacitating sequelae, and due to long periods of treatment (2 months), social-economic costs are very high. Based on our experience, we suggest a less aggressive approach (no amputation at emergency), and a close continuous surveillance.
ISSN:0041-8781