An electric injury can show which type of injuries?

• A. No injuries
• B. Burns only
• C. Internal injuries
• D. External signs only

Answer: (A)

Electric injuries can produce a range of damage because current travels through the body, causing tissue heating, direct cell injury, and disturbances to nerves, muscles, and organs. You’ll often see burns at the entry and exit points, but the current can also cause internal injuries to structures along its path or even affect the heart and other vital systems. In some cases there are little or no visible skin injuries, yet significant internal harm has occurred. So saying there are no injuries isn’t accurate, and injuries from electricity aren’t limited to one type. The key idea is that an electric injury can involve external burns, internal damage, and sometimes only subtle external signs despite serious harm.