Electric Shock (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Electric Shock Overview
- Electric Shock Causes
- Electric Shock Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Electric Shock Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Synonyms and Keywords
electric shock, electrocution, electrical burn, high voltage shock
Authors and Editors
Author: Timothy Price, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville.Editors: Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM, Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; James S Cohen, MD, Consulting Staff, James Cohen, PC.
Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2005
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