Burns
Volume 31, Issue 4 , Pages 439-444, June 2005

Management of high voltage electrical injury in children

Department of Plastic Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, PO Box 93311, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand

Received 21 September 2004; accepted 20 October 2004.

Abstract 

High voltage electrical injuries in children are rare. They produce severe internal damage to limbs resulting in a high incidence of amputation. Early, aggressive serial debridement ensures adequate removal of dead tissue. Flap coverage to defects is necessary. Secondary surgery is common, and delayed sequelae such as tendon rupture should be expected.

Keywords: High voltage electrical injury, Surgery, Children

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PII: S0305-4179(04)00317-1

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2004.10.018

Burns
Volume 31, Issue 4 , Pages 439-444, June 2005

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