What is Electrical Burns?
Electrical burns occur when a person is directly exposed to an electrical current. Electrical burns can result from contact with either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC). Although some electrical burns look minor, they can cause extensive internal damage, especially to the heart, muscles, or brain.
About 1,000 people in the United States die each year from electrical burns. This is a potentially serious condition that requires care from your doctor.