Posts Tagged ‘electric shock’
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…
Read MoreImmediate 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…
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…
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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