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Understanding Electrical Burn Research: Global Trends and Key Contributors

Electrical burns remain a critical medical challenge, often resulting in severe complications, prolonged recovery, and high healthcare costs. Recent analyses highlight how research in this area has evolved over the past several decades, revealing major scientific milestones and opportunities for future innovation. A Growing Field of Study A recent bibliometric analysis of electrical burn research…

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Decoding Electrical Trauma: Unraveling the Hidden Effects of Electric Shock to Advance Treatment

Learn more about the complexities of electrical shock injuries in the new Electrical Contractor Magazine article titled “The Mysteries of Electrical Trauma: Understanding the unexplained effects of electric shock to develop better treatments” featuring Dr. Raphael Lee and Dr. Neil Pliskin from the CETRI team. The article discusses medical challenges typically faced by survivors of…

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Immediate Steps to Take After an Electrical Injury

When faced with an electrical injury, immediate and correct action can make a significant difference in the outcome. The first step in caring for someone who has suffered an electrical injury or electrocution, whether in the workplace or outside of it, is to ensure that the power source is switched off. This critical initial response…