TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - A retrospective descriptive study of electrocution deaths in Gauteng, South Africa: 2001-2004
JO  - Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
A1  - Blumenthal, Rayah
SP  - 888
EP  - 894
VL  - 35
IS  - 6
N2  - There is a paucity of data with regards to non-lightning, electrical-related injuries in sub-Saharan Africa. A review of the South African medical literature also shows a dearth of electrocution-related information. This study aimed to retrospectively review all high- and low-voltage-electrocution-fatality cases in Gauteng, South Africa for the period 2001-2004. Altogether, 126 electrocution-related deaths were identified, of which 91 cases represented low-voltage-electrocution deaths and 35 represented high-voltage-electrocution deaths. All cases were reviewed from a demographic and pathology-of-trauma point of view. This study serves to illustrate the high number of electrocution-related fatality cases in the region as compared with the rest of the world. It also serves to highlight the need for more active research and attention in this field.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0305-4179
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2009.01.009
ID  - ref1
ER  -