Severe electrical injury from a graphite fishing rod.
High tension electrical injuries have a high morbidity and mortality. Carbon fibre and graphite used in the manufacture of fishing rods gives them superconductor qualities. We report a case which teaches an important lesson not only in the management of such severe injuries, but also in their prevention.
Clarke
A M
AM
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK.
Moss
A L
AL
D000293:Adolescent; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000601:surgery; D002244:Carbon; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D004559:Electric Wiring; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006108:Graphite; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male
D002244:Carbon; D006108:Graphite