Effects of high-voltage electrical burns and other burns on levels of serum oxidative stress and telomerase in children

Electrical burns cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide [1]. Such injuries are less common than other burns (OBs) but are more destructive [2]. Most HVEBs occur in working adults, teenagers, and (usually older) children [1,4]. Electrical burns account for 9% of all burns [5]. An average of 1500 patients in the United States dies each year from electrical injuries [6]. Low-voltage injuries are those inflicted at 60 –1000V, usually 220 or 360V [3]. High-voltage injuries are inflicted at>1000V [2,3].

Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - July 23, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Kubilay G ürünlüoğlu, Mehmet Demircan, Aytaç Taşçi, Muhammed Mehdi Üremiş, Yusuf Türköz, Harika Gözükara Bağ Source Type: research