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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…

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…

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…