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The Mysteries of Electrical Injuries
Manage episode 482427532 series 1103486
May is Electrical Safety Month, which is a good time to remember that dozens of people across the world suffer injuries from electrical hazards every single day. Survivors of these incidents list a range of devastating symptoms, from burns and chronic pain to insomnia, muscle spasms, depression, and various other mental health issues. Many of the full effects of these injuries are still not fully understood. Today on the podcast, we revisit a 2021 episode featuring three renowned doctors from the Chicago Electrical Trauma Rehabilitation Institute. They talk about what a powerful shock can do to the human body, the treatments available, and how our understanding of these injuries is still evolving. Links: Learn more about Electrical Safety Month resources and activities See NFPA’s suite of electrical safety standards and resources Learn more about the Chicago Electrical Trauma Rehabilitation Institute
232 episodes
Manage episode 482427532 series 1103486
May is Electrical Safety Month, which is a good time to remember that dozens of people across the world suffer injuries from electrical hazards every single day. Survivors of these incidents list a range of devastating symptoms, from burns and chronic pain to insomnia, muscle spasms, depression, and various other mental health issues. Many of the full effects of these injuries are still not fully understood. Today on the podcast, we revisit a 2021 episode featuring three renowned doctors from the Chicago Electrical Trauma Rehabilitation Institute. They talk about what a powerful shock can do to the human body, the treatments available, and how our understanding of these injuries is still evolving. Links: Learn more about Electrical Safety Month resources and activities See NFPA’s suite of electrical safety standards and resources Learn more about the Chicago Electrical Trauma Rehabilitation Institute
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