title: Electrical injuries.
abstract: Never underestimate the severity of the injury. History taking must be meticulous and thorough. Accurately assess percent of skin loss--fluid resuscitate as necessary. Monitor for the presence of cardiac arrhythmias. Observe for the development of compartment syndrome. Observe volume and colour of passed urine. Seek expert opinion.
authors.affiliation: School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of East Anglia.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bird
mesh_terms: D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods