Electrical Burn

An electrical burn is damage to body tissues caused by the passage of electric current through them. An electrical burn differs from thermal and chemical burns in the greater depth of tissue damage.

Electrical burns are caused by exposure to high voltage electrical current. Passing through the human body, electric current causes thermal, electrolytic and biological damage to tissues.

The thermal effect of current is manifested by heating of tissues as it passes. The electrolytic effect is expressed in the decomposition of tissue fluid with the formation of toxic substances. The biological effect of current is to irritate and excite living tissues of the body.

As a result of the complex influence of these factors, electrical trauma causes deep damage to the skin, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and bones. An electrical burn is characterized by charring and tissue necrosis to a significant depth.

The severity of electrical injury depends on the strength of the current, its voltage, duration of exposure, contact area, and individual characteristics of the victim. To prevent electrical burns, electrical safety rules must be strictly followed.

An electrical burn is a serious injury that can occur when a person comes into contact with an electrical current. This type of injury can cause serious consequences to a person's health and even lead to death.

Electrical burns can occur from electrical overvoltage, contact with a broken wire, an accident inside an electrical appliance, or the use of exposed wire for decoration. In any case, electrical burns can be very dangerous to human health and life.

Electrical burns occur as a result of electrical current passing through the human body. Electric current causes tissue destruction and disruption of their function, which in turn contributes to the development of complications after a burn. Patients may experience various types of disorders of organs and systems. Electrical burns lead to swelling and other problems. Overheating of water and other household items can lead not only to burns of varying degrees, but also to electrical injuries. In this regard, it is necessary to be careful when using electrical equipment in the house, especially by minor family members. Treatment of electrical burns should be carried out depending on the location and depth of tissue damage. You can use cold compresses at home to reduce pain and inflammation and enhance the effect of treatment at your nearest medical facility. In medical institutions, the victim should be examined and hospitalized for treatment and recovery. In addition, you should pay attention to the danger of current flow and take measures to avoid electric shock in the future.