Table 2 Outcomes based on high-voltage vs low-voltage injury
From: Patient outcomes after electrical injury – a retrospective study
High-voltage n = 29 | Low-voltage n = 408 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years; mean (SD) | 34 (12) | 31 (11) | 0.14 |
Male; n (%) | 26 (90) | 359 (88) | 1 |
Work related; n (%) | 17 (59) | 297 (73) | 0.34 |
Clinical manifestations | |||
Loss of consciousness; n (%) | 3 (10) | 13 (3.2) | 0.08 |
Tetany/convulsion/cramps; n (%) | 3 (10) | 29 (7.1) | 0.44 |
Chest pains; n (%) | 3 (10) | 32 (7.8) | 0.44 |
Skin burns; n (%) | 7 (24) | 43 (11) | 0.06 |
ECG abnormal; n (%) | 8 (28) | 68 (17) | 0.13 |
Outcomes | |||
CK elevated; n (%) | 7 (24) | 21 (5.1) | 0.002** |
CK-MB elevated; n (%) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.2) | – |
Troponin I elevated; n (%) | 1 (3.4) | 2 (0.5) | 0.19 |
Potassium elevated; n (%) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.2) | 1 |
Calcium elevated; n (%) | 0 (0) | 2 (0.5) | – |
Creatinine elevated; n (%) | 1 (3.4) | 5 (1.2) | 0.37 |