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. 2022 May 1;52(5):39-43.
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000827148.34185.26.

Hidden realities of electrical injuries

Kyle McCollum  1 , T R Gowrishankar, Raphael C Lee
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Hidden realities of electrical injuries

Kyle McCollum et al. Nursing. .

Abstract

The clinical spectrum of electrical injury ranges from the absence of any external physical signs to severe and life-threatening trauma. This article discusses the fundamental concepts and misunderstandings surrounding electrical injuries and the best practices for evaluation and treatment.

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