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. 2015 Oct-Dec;5(4):266-8.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5151.170847.

High voltage electrical shock with multiple life-threatening injuries

S Satish Kumar  1 , Amar Raghu Narayan  2 , Skanda Gopal  1 , Juvva Gowtham Kumar  1 , Amit Agrawal  3
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High voltage electrical shock with multiple life-threatening injuries

S Satish Kumar et al. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2015 Oct-Dec.
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Figure 1
Figure 1
Clinical photograph of the patient showing extensive burns and edema involving whole right upper limb, axilla, and adjacent areas with charring and amputation of digits
Figure 2
Figure 2
(a and b) Clinical photograph showing extensive burns causing charring, tissue loss, and amputation of multiple digits involving both handsb
Figure 3
Figure 3
Clinical photograph showing skin and soft tissue loss exposing underlying structures over right groin
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