Citation

Shaikh SA, Telang PA, Arora S. Cureus 2022; 14(11): e31176.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.31176

PMID

36514659

PMCID

PMC9733660

Abstract

Electrical injuries are uncommon but not completely rare. It is most prevalent in the male population, although females are also affected in the workplace or household-related activities. These injuries usually occur in situations where proper precautions are not taken by the individual and also appropriate safety drills and education for personnel are not carried out. Electrical burns affecting children are very rare, but when they do occur, it is usually due to accidental contact with exposed electrical sources. In this patient, there were severe levels of secondary complications following the burn injury. The patient developed blood infections and also was hampered in doing a variety of activities of daily living. The patient was diagnosed with 45%-50% body surface area (BSA) covered with burns, which suggests its severe nature. Treatment focuses on preventing wound infection, managing the excruciating amount of pain, preventing complications of immobility, promoting mobility as much as the patient can, and also educating the patient and the family members.

Language: en

Keywords

burns; rehabilitation; pain management; community health; electrical injury; physiotherapy in burns