title: [Fatal electric arc accidents due to high voltage].
abstract: The frequency of electric arc accidents has been successfully reduced owing to preventive measures taken by the professional association. However, the risk of accidents has continued to exist in private setting. Three fatal electric arc accidents caused by high voltage are reported with reference to the autopsy findings.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin (CCM) der Charité--Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
authors.forename: Hansjürg
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Strauch
authors.forename: Ingo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Wirth
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000145:classification* / Q000639:trends; D000293:Adolescent; D001344:Autopsy / Q000379:methods; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality*; D002648:Child; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004560:Electricity; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male