Electrical Injury: Symptoms & Signs (Electrical Shock, High-Voltage Electric Shock)

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Alternate Names : Electrical Shock, High-Voltage Electric Shock

The signs and symptoms of an electrical injury can vary depending on the type and amount of current but may include:

burns on the skin

arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat

lack of breathing, or sometimes very fast breathing

loss of reflex control

muscle pain

amnesia, or memory loss

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/09/01

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