Citation

Guimarães F, Camões J, Mesquita A, Gomes E, Araújo R. Cureus 2020; 12(10): e11261.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.11261

PMID

33274138 PMCID

Abstract

Serious electrical injuries are rare but may have life-threatening consequences. Voltage exposure injuries are divided into low voltage injury (LVI) or high voltage injury (HVI). An LVI current can result in severe injury, depending on the length of exposure, the size of the individual, the cross-sectional area in contact with the electrical source, and environmental humidity. The authors present a 31-year-old male with accidental electrocution with low voltage current and cardiopulmonary arrest. A detailed revision by organs and systems is presented. LVI is uncommon and can occur with a variety of clinical presentations, rarely presenting with direct lung injury. Early recognition and support are the cornerstones of treatment.

Language: en

Keywords

cardiac arrest; electrical injuries; high voltage; low voltage; lung electric injuries