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Approximately 5,000 patients present to the emergency department each year for evaluation and treatment of electrical injuries. This article will discuss the different classifications of electrical exposures and describe the recommended initial evaluation, diagnostic workup, and treatment. In addition, the authors also discuss special situations, such as lightning exposures, pediatric exposures, and electrical exposures during pregnancy.
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Financial Disclosure: To reveal any potential bias in this publication, and in accordance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education guidelines, Dr. Dietrich (editor in chief), Dr. Walker (author), Dr. Salerno (author), Dr. Hanlon (peer reviewer), Ms. Light (nurse planner), Ms. Mark (executive editor), and Ms. Coplin (editorial group manager) report no relationships with companies related to this field of study.
