High voltage electrical injury
Created Feb 2015
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. K. Clark
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
28 year old male electrician working at construction site of new Interior Health building. Involved in set up of electrical room. Explosion heard by coworkers. Pa-tient found down near live wires. Small fire in area cleared by coworkers with extinguishers. Patient was unconscious briefly and then waking up put dazed and confused. Obvious burn injuries to hands and face.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational Goals:
Demonstrate appropriate ACLS management
Demonstrate assessment of burn injuries
Discuss and demonstrate appropriate management of anticipated difficult airway
Peer Review Information
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