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Electrocution Risk Tool

Emergency Medicine specialty tool

Bedside Tool Interface Configuration

Stratifies cardiac and muscular injury risk after electrical burns or conduction shock.

Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
  • Electrical Voltage Type
  • Thoracic Pathway (Vascular entry-exit across chest)?
  • History of Syncope / LOC at scene?
  • Coca-cola / Dark Urine (suggesting myoglobinuria)?

Primary Clinical Application:

Determines patients requiring continuous telemetry, urinalysis for rhabdomyolysis, and aggressive IV fluids.