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Severe hypokalemia as a cause of acute transient paraplegia following electrical shock.
- Source :
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Burns (03054179) . Sep2002, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p609-611. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Transient lower extremity paralysis has been previously reported following high voltage electrical injury. The following case report describes an unusual presentation of transient acute flaccid lower extremity paralysis following a high voltage electrical injury associated with profound hypokalemia and acid/base abnormalities similar to the periodic paralysis syndrome. The patient's symptoms resolved with correction of severe hypokalemia. Potential mechanisms for a metabolic neuromuscular disorder induced by electrical injury are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03054179
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Burns (03054179)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106851088
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0305-4179(02)00063-3