Posts Tagged ‘electric injury’
When Lightning Strikes: What Happens to the Body
Being struck by lightning is one of those childhood fears grouped with sinking into quicksand or disappearing into the Bermuda Triangle. But unlike the others—fears we quickly outgrow once we realize they’re unlikely—lightning remains uncomfortably close to reality. Although strikes are rare, they happen far more often than most people think. What makes lightning so…
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms That Can Appear Years After Electrical Injury
When one hears the word injury, it is easy to imagine something visible: blood, torn skin, or an obvious wound. But not all injuries show themselves on the surface. Some develop quietly, giving rise to symptoms without ever offering the “proof” of a physical mark. This is often the case with electrical injuries, even when…
Read MoreElectrical Safety: How to Prevent Accidents and Protect Yourself from Electrical Accidents or Injuries?
Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, from our homes and workplaces to the technology we rely on daily. Yet, behind its convenience lies an invisible risk: electrical accidents that can cause severe injuries or even be fatal. Understanding these hazards and learning how to prevent them is essential to keeping ourselves and others…
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…
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