Severe electrical injury from a graphite fishing rod.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
High tension electrical injuries have a high morbidity and mortality. Carbon fibre and graphite used in the manufacture of fishing rods gives them superconductor qualities. We report a case which teaches an important lesson not only in the management of such severe injuries, but also in their prevention.
Medical subject headings
- Carbon
- Electric Injuries
- Graphite