Title :
Effect on Breathing of an Electric Shock Applied to the Extremities
Author :
Hodgkin, Brian C. ; Langworthy, Orthello ; Kouwenh, W.B.
Author_Institution :
The Johns Hopkins University
fDate :
7/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Electric shock frequently causes the arrest of breathing. This paper reports on an experimental investigation of this phenomenon. A convulsion is a likely consequence of a high voltage shock applied to the extremities. It is suggested that this convulsion may be reponsible for breathing failure.
Keywords :
Accidents; Animals; Electric shock; Extremities; Heart; Humans; Injuries; Muscles; Power industry; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1973.293546
