@article{ref1,
title="Do children need to be monitored after electric shocks?",
journal="Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health",
year="1998",
author="Wilson, C. M. and Fatovich, D. M.",
volume="34",
number="5",
pages="474-476",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To determine whether cardiac monitoring is required in children sustaining electric shock at Australian household voltage. METHODOLOGY: Records of patients admitted via the Emergency Department of Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Australia, for the period 1968-96 were retrospectively reviewed. The initial ECG findings of patients with an electric shock were recorded, and the development of any arrhythmia. RESULTS: Forty-four patients were identified, 40 of whom had sustained a household electrical injury. One patient had an abnormal ECG on admission, none developed an arrhythmia and all survived. CONCLUSIONS: Routine cardiac monitoring is not required after exposure to Australian household electricity supply if the child is asymptomatic and has a normal ECG on presentation.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1034-4810",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}