A 45 yrs old male of average built was found lying unconscious on the ground in the kitchen of his house. A plugged-in heater, with open wires, was also found in the kitchen. Electrocution marks were present on the right hand of the individual. It was surmised that the individual has suffered electrocution injuries accidentally while cooking on a heater in his home. He was taken to the nearest hospital by his family members, where he was resuscitated and later transferred to a tertiary care hospital. He was admitted to the hospital about two hrs after the incidence in a critical condition.
On admission, the physical examination revealed an unresponsive, well nourished, middle aged male. Two electric burn marks were present on the right palm. Examination The lungs were clear. ECG did not show any abnormality. Abdominal examination revealed marked distension with no bowel sounds. The…
