Electrical burns in times of economic crisis: A new epidemiologic profile

J. Aguilera-Sáez; M. M. Binimelis; J. M. Collado; B. P. dos Santos; V. García; M. Ruiz-Castilla; J. Serracanta; J. P. Barret

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2016.06.016

Electrical burns in times of economic crisis: A new epidemiologic profile

J. Aguilera-Sáez^*, M. M. Binimelis, J. M. Collado, B. P. dos Santos, V. García, M. Ruiz-Castilla, J. Serracanta, J. P. Barret

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Department of Surgery

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

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Abstract

Electrical injuries and especially those of high voltage still remain a source of high morbidity. Over the past few years, a change in the epidemiologic profile of these lesions was noticed at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Burn Unit, corresponding to an increase in cases out of the legal framework. It is our aim to describe this particular subset, to determine the extent of their injuries and to understand the reason for their increased incidence. We think this was favoured by the rise in the unemployment rate, along with higher copper prices.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	1861-1866
Number of pages	6
Journal	Burns
Volume	42
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2016.06.016
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2016

Keywords

Electric burns
Electric injuries
High-voltage injuries

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