Which complications may manifest after an electrical injury? (Select all that apply.)
a. Long bone fractures
b. Cardiac dysrhythmias
c. Hypertension
d. Compartment syndrome of extremities
e. Dark brown urine
f. Peptic ulcer disease
g. Acute cataract formation
h. Seizures
A, B, D, E, G, H
Electrical injuries vary in severity of injury by the intensity of energy exposed to the body. Manifestations and complications may include cardiac dysrhythmias or cardiopulmonary arrest, hypoxia, deep tissue necrosis, rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury, compartment syndrome, long bone fractures, acute cataract formation, and neurological deficits (including seizures). Hypertension and peptic ulcer disease are not direct consequences of electrical burn injuries.
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