Posts by Chicago Electrical Trauma Rehabilitation Institute
What Is Electricity and How CETRI is Advancing Electrical Injuries Rehabilitation Through Research
Electricity fuels our world, but the dangers of this invisible energy are important to keep in mind. Join us as we explore electricity and the groundbreaking work of the Chicago Electrical Trauma Rehabilitation Institute (CETRI) in advancing treatment for electrical injuries through cutting-edge research. Understanding Electricity: Fundamental Energy Electricity is the flow of electric charge…
Read MoreWhat Are the Long-Term Effects of Electrical Shock?
There are at least 30,000 electrical shock incidents per year reported in the United States. These events can result in both immediate and long-term health consequences. While the immediate effects are often restricted to the electrical current path through the body, the long-term health effects can be more systemic involving organs not directly damaged by…
Read MoreStriking Comparisons: Your Odds of Being Struck by Lightning Versus Other Common Injuries
When we think about being struck by lightning, images of ominous storm clouds and the raw power of nature often come to mind. It’s a rare event that carries a sense of unpredictability and awe. But just how likely is it to happen compared to other injuries we hear about more often? Let’s explore the…
Read MoreAvoiding Domestic Electrical Injuries
Electricity is a fundamental part of our daily lives, powering our gadgets, appliances, and lighting our homes. However, the convenience of electricity comes with potential risks, particularly the danger of electrical injuries at home. While we often associate electrical hazards with high-voltage industrial settings, domestic electrical incidents can also have severe consequences. The Risk at…
Read MoreELECTRICAL INJURY RISK FACTORS FOR PSYCHIATRIC SEQUELAE
In the study titled, “Life after Electrical Injury – Risk Factors for Psychiatric Sequelae”, CETRI faculty explore the risk electrical injury survivors have in developing psychiatric symptoms post injury. Long-term cognitive and emotional deficits have been commonly reported in electrical injury (EI) survivors. However, it remains undetermined what risk factors may lead to the development…
Read MoreElectrical Shock Association with Arc Flash and Arc Blast Hazards
Electrical arc fault events remain a common form of human injury. Injuries associated with “Arc flash” events are commonly defined as those associated with light and heat radiating from high-energy electrical arcs. Similarly, “Arc Blast” injuries are commonly defined as those resulting from human exposure to the large pressure shock wave pulse emanating from the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Difference Between Commercial Power Electrical Shocks and Lightning Shocks
Electrical shock injuries can result from contact with either lightning current or commercial electrical power current. The extent of injury depends on several factors, and there are notable differences in how they affect the body and their clinical manifestations. This article will discuss the differences between lightning and commercial power electrical shocks. Additionally, we provide…
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