The investigation of electrical deaths: a report of 220 fatalities.
We present the results of our investigation of 220 electrocutions. The ratio of high voltage to low voltage electrocution is found to be nearly 1:1. Further, in low voltage electrocution deaths electrical burns were absent in over 40% of the cases. Our approach to the investigation of possible electrocution, including equipment analysis, is discussed.
D000059:Accidents; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004560:Electricity; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans