title: The dual challenge of electric injury.
abstract: (1) Life, lesions and litigation after electrical injury demand skillful immediate medical care. (2) Conscientious application of basic principles provides simple effective management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, Loyola University at Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Wehrmacher
mesh_terms: D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice