Abstract

Although the incidence of electrical burns is rather low, they are considered one of the most devastating injuries, due to their high morbidity and mortality.1 Moreover, high costs are related to the long term hospitalization, the need for multiple surgical procedures and the functional sequels that might result from the original injury.2 The mechanism of injury is a result of the combination of thermal and non-thermal processes. An electric current can reach deep tissues, causing deep and extensive injuries. Depending on voltage magnitude, injury may be sustained in nerve, bone and tendon tissue, as well as in skin.3

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