This chapter describes the clinical and pathological effects of electricity on the human body. It describes the pathophysiology of electrical injury and differences between various modes of electric shock. The effects of lightning, microwaves, and conducted energy weapons such as Taser® are also described.
Keywords
Burns; Conducted energy weapons; Electrical safety; Electricity; Electric shocks; Electrocution; High voltage; Lichtenberg Figures; Lightning; Microwaves; Stun guns; Tasers